Adding nanofibers to the silkworm's diet makes them spin stronger silk
| Date | 26th, Feb 2021 |
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| Source | Nanowerk - Nanotechnology Websites |
DESCRIPTION
Researchers tweaked the diet of silkworms by adding cellulose nanofiber to their food. The resultant silk was stronger and more durable. This new method of realizing cellulose nanofiber synthesized silk is a sustainable way to produce biomaterials.