Distinct structural and optical regimes in natural silk spinning.
This study investigates the relationship between birefringence and mechanical properties in the dragline silk of the gold orb weaving spider Nephila edulis. Using a custom birefringence-tensile testing device, we probed the orientation and water-induced swelling of fibers spun at variety of drawing...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2012
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