Production and processing of spider silk proteins

Hardy, John G. and Scheibel, Thomas R. (2009) Production and processing of spider silk proteins. Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry, 47 (16). pp. 3957-3963. ISSN 0887-624X

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Abstract

Natural spider silk fibers have impressive mechanical properties (outperforming many man-made fibers) and are, moreover, biocompatible, biodegradable, and produced under benign conditions (using water as a solvent at ambient temperature). The problems associated with harvesting natural spider silks inspired us to devise a method to produce spider silk-like proteins biotechnologically (the first subject tackled in this highlight); we subsequently discuss their processing into various materials morphologies, and some potential technical and biomedical applications.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Subjects:
?? bioengineeringbiomaterialsbiomimeticproteinsrenewable resourcesdragline silkflagelliform silkevolutiondesignfilmswebmicrocapsulesmicrospheresbiomaterialsconservationchemistry(all)materials science(all)biomaterialspolymers and plasticsbiochemistry, genetic ??
ID Code:
75383
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Deposited On:
09 Sep 2015 06:32
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Yes
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Published
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