Spider Silk : A Smart Biopolymer with Water Switchable Shape Memory Effects -Unraveling the Mystery of Superconraction
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1-9 |
| Journal / Publication | Research Journal of Textile and Apparel |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 May 2013 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Abstract
The work represents an advance in understanding spider silks related to supercontraction which is clearly the water triggered shape recovery phenomenon. A structural model of spider silks is established, which can integrate a number of phenomena such as tunable mechanical properties, the origin, functions and ground state of supercontraction. The shape memory mechanism of protein fibers lays foundation for man-making and bio-mimicking spider silks using chemical approaches rather than genetic ones.
Research Area(s)
- Shape Memory, Spider Silk, Supercontraction, Water Sensitive
Citation Format(s)
Spider Silk: A Smart Biopolymer with Water Switchable Shape Memory Effects -Unraveling the Mystery of Superconraction. / Hu, Jinlian; Zhu, Yong.
In: Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, Vol. 17, No. 2, 01.05.2013, p. 1-9.
In: Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, Vol. 17, No. 2, 01.05.2013, p. 1-9.
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
