Consequences of Ultra-Violet Irradiation on the Mechanical Properties of Spider Silk
The outstanding combination of high tensile strength and extensibility of spider silk is believed to contribute to the material’s toughness. Thus, there is great interest in engineering silk for biomedical products such as suture or implants. Additionally, over the years, many studies have also soug...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of Functional Biomaterials |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/6/3/901 |