Scientisits develop super-flexible and strong artificial silk
16th July, 2017Category:
Scientists from the University of Cambridge have developed super-stretchy and strong artificial silk, composed almost entirely of water, which may be used to make eco-friendly textiles and sensors.
The fibers are spun from a soupy material called a hydrogel, which is 98% water. They can support stresses in the range of 100 to 150 megapascals.
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