Artificial spider silk is an attractive material for many technical applications since it is a
biobased fiber that can be produced under ambient conditions but still outcompetes …

As a biomaterial, silk presents unique features with a combination of excellent mechanical
properties, biocompatibility, and biodegradability. The biodegradability aspects of silk …

For the practical extraction of uranium from seawater, adsorbents with high adsorption
capacity, fast equilibrium rate, high selectivity, and long service life are needed. Herein, a …

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 …

Silkworm silk has attracted considerable attention in recent years due to its excellent
mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and promising applications in biomedical sector …

Spiders and silkworms spin silks that outcompete the toughness of all natural and manmade
fibers. Herein, we compare and contrast the spinning of silk in silkworms and spiders, with …

Silkworm silk is mainly known as a luxurious textile. Spider silk is an alternative to silkworm
silk fibers and has much more outstanding properties. Silk diversity ensures variation in its …

Regenerated silk fibroin (RSF)/graphene oxide (GO) hybrid silk fibers were dry-spun from a
mixed dope of GO suspension and RSF aqueous solution. It was observed that the presence …

Substantial progress in biomaterial research over the years has culminated in revolutionary
technological advancements in the healthcare domain. This has triggered the quest for …

The broad range of applications of synchrotron and neutron scattering in the investigation of
soft condensed matter is reviewed. Appropriate combinations of these techniques allow …