Recombinant Spider Silks : Biopolymers with Potential for Future Applications

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Humenik, Martin ; Smith, Andrew M. ; Scheibel, Thomas:
Recombinant Spider Silks : Biopolymers with Potential for Future Applications.
In: Polymers. Vol. 3 (2011) Issue 1 . - pp. 640-661.
ISSN 2073-4360
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/polym3010640

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Abstract in another language

Nature has evolved a range of materials that compete with man-made materials in physical properties; one of these is spider silk. Silk is a fibrous material that exhibits extremely high strength and toughness with regard to its low density. In this review we discuss the molecular structure of spider silk and how this understanding has allowed the development of recombinant silk proteins that mimic the properties of natural spider silks. Additionally, we will explore the material morphologies and the applications of these proteins. Finally, we will look at attempts to combine the silk structure with chemical polymers and how the structure of silk has inspired the engineering of novel polymers.

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Item Type:	Article in a journal
Refereed:	Yes
Keywords:	spider silk; biopolymer; recombinant
Institutions of the University:	Faculties Faculties > Faculty of Engineering Science Faculties > Faculty of Engineering Science > Chair Biomaterials Faculties > Faculty of Engineering Science > Chair Biomaterials > Chair Biomaterials - Univ.-Prof. Dr. Thomas Scheibel Profile Fields > Advanced Fields > Advanced Materials Profile Fields > Advanced Fields > Molecular Biosciences Profile Fields > Advanced Fields > Polymer and Colloid Science Profile Fields > Emerging Fields > Food and Health Sciences Profile Fields Profile Fields > Advanced Fields Profile Fields > Emerging Fields
Result of work at the UBT:	Yes
DDC Subjects:	600 Technology, medicine, applied sciences > 620 Engineering
Date Deposited:	01 Jul 2015 10:11
Last Modified:	01 Sep 2022 13:08
URI:	https://eref.uni-bayreuth.de/id/eprint/15617