The textile industry is facing increasing criticism because of its intensive use of resources–
both natural and fossil derived–and the negative environmental and societal impacts …

Spider silk is renowned for its impressive mechanical properties. It is one of the strongest
known biomaterials, possessing mechanical properties that outmatch both steel and Kevlar …

Dragline silk of golden orb-weaver spiders (Nephilinae) is noted for its unsurpassed
toughness, combining extraordinary extensibility and tensile strength, suggesting industrial …

The mechanical properties of artificial spider silks are approaching a stage where
commercial applications become realistic. However, the yields of recombinant silk proteins …

The ability of amyloid proteins to form stable β-sheet nanofibrils has made them potential
candidates for material innovation in nanotechnology. However, such a nanoscale feature …

Spider silk, as one of the hardest natural and biocompatible substances with extraordinary
strength and flexibility, have become an ideal option in various areas of science and have …

The term liquid crystal elastomer (LCE) describes a class of materials that combine the
elastic entropy behaviour associated with conventional elastomers with the stimuli …

Materials in nature have fascinating properties that serve as a continuous source of
inspiration for materials scientists. Accordingly, bio-mimetic and bio-inspired approaches …

Proteinaceous fibers based on spidroins have attracted widespread attention due to their
lightweight and mechanically strong properties. Presently, mechanical modulation is mainly …

Manmade high-performance polymers are typically non-biodegradable and derived from
petroleum feedstock through energy intensive processes involving toxic solvents and …