Polymeric materials based on silk proteins

John G. Hardy; Lin M. Roemer; Thomas R. Scheibel

doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2008.08.006

Polymeric materials based on silk proteins

John G. Hardy, Lin M. Roemer, Thomas R. Scheibel^*

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Abstract

Silks are protein-based fibers made by arthropods for a variety of task-specific applications. In this article, we review the key features of silk proteins. This article initially focuses on the structure and function of silk proteins produced naturally by silkworms and spiders, followed by the biological and technical processing of silk proteins into a variety of morphologies (including capsules, fibers, films, foams, gels and spheres). Finally, we highlight the potential applications of silk-based materials.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	4309-4327
Number of pages	19
Journal	Polymer
Volume	49
Issue number	20
Early online date	09 Aug 2008
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2008.08.006
Publication status	Published - 23 Sept 2008

Keywords

silk structure
protein processing
protein solubility
BOMBYX-MORI SILK
INTERFACIAL WATER-STRUCTURE
SPIDER ARANEUS-DIADEMATUS
MESENCHYMAL STEM-CELLS
REACTIVE DISPERSE DYE
GREEN FLUORESCENT PROTEIN
CONTROLLED DRUG-DELIVERY
DIBASIC ACID ANHYDRIDES
FINE-STRUCTURAL ASPECTS
HYDROGEN-BOND STRUCTURE
biomaterials
Polymers

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Biomaterials
Biomedical Engineering
General Biochemistry,Genetics and Molecular Biology
General Chemistry

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Polymeric materials based on silk proteins
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