Spider and mulberry silkworm silks as compatible biomaterials
Silks are a diverse family of natural material with extraordinary mechanical properties such as high tensile strength and extensibility, as well as reported biological compatibility. In recent years, the reported exceptional nature of silk lead to increased interest in silk for biomedical applicatio...
Main Authors: | Hakimi, O, Knight, D, Vollrath, F, Vadgama, P |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2007
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