Title data
Hardy, John G. ; Römer, Lin ; Scheibel, Thomas:
Polymeric materials based on silk proteins.
In: Polymer.
Vol. 49
(2008)
Issue 20
.
- pp. 4309-4327.
ISSN 0032-3861
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2008.08.006
Abstract in another language
Silks are protein-based fibers made by arthropods for a variety of task-specific applications. In this article, we review the key features of silk proteins. This article initially focuses on the structure and function of silk proteins produced naturally by silkworms and spiders, followed by the biological and technical processing of silk proteins into a variety of morphologies (including capsules, fibers, films, foams, gels and spheres). Finally, we highlight the potential applications of silk-based materials.
Further data
Item Type: | Article in a journal |
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Refereed: | Yes |
Keywords: | Silk structure; Protein processing; Protein solubility |
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 600 Technology, medicine, applied sciences > 620 Engineering |
Date Deposited: | 23 Sep 2015 12:23 |
Last Modified: | 01 Sep 2022 11:54 |
URI: | https://eref.uni-bayreuth.de/id/eprint/19497 |