A transparent flexible material of silk and nanotubes
Date | 2nd, Nov 2018 |
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Source | chemeurope.com - Scientific News Websites |
DESCRIPTION
The silk fibers produced by Bombyx mori, the domestic silkworm, has been prized for millennia as a strong yet lightweight and luxurious material. Although synthetic polymers like nylon and polyester are less costly, they do not compare to silk's natural qualities and mechanical properties. And accor...