silk
Scaling Up Spider Silk Production
Researchers in Japan have produced artificial spider silk using photosynthetic bacteria, opening the possibility of mass produced spider silk.
Fabricating Silky Electronics On Demand
Using photolithography instead of solvents, scientists in South Korea are now able to integrate silk fibroins with microelectronic components.
Programming Silk For Wearable Electronics
Scientists have used calcium ions to modify silk fibroins, creating a reusable, biocompatible adhesive for electronic and pharmaceutical applications.
