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Artificial Spider Silk

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High-performance synthetic spider silk for durable textiles

Artificial spider silk, synthesized from amino acids and polyurethane, replicates the extraordinary toughness of natural spider silk, offering high strength and elasticity. Its durability makes it ideal for applications like sportswear, safety belts, body armour, and parachutes. By overcoming the limitations of natural silk production, this innovation enables scalable manufacturing, providing a sustainable, high-performance material for industries requiring lightweight yet robust textiles. Its versatility expands the potential market for cutting-edge, durable silk-based products

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# Textile

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  • Yupei Su

    Yupei Su received his M.Sc. degree in Chemical Engineering from South China Agricultural University (2020). Now, He is a PhD student at the Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong. His main research interest is Smart Polymer Materials for biomedical applications. The artificial shape memory spider silk he helped develop has excellent toughness and intelligent response functions, and is expected to be used in smart clothing.more


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