Thermal, structural and mechanical characterization of Nephila clavipes spider silk in southwest Colombia
Some physical properties of spider silks, including mechanical strength and toughness, have been studied in many laboratories worldwide. Given that this silk is organic in nature, composed of protein, and has similar properties to metal wires or polymers, it has the potential for application in medi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-11-01
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| Series: | Heliyon |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844020321058 |