Sep 25, 2022
Scientists break down silk to invent extremely efficient non-stick material
Posted by Gemechu Taye in categories: biotech/medical, chemistry
The new material is far superior to today’s non-stick options.
Researchers at Tufts University have developed a method for developing silk-based materials that refuse to stick to water and exhibit non-stick properties that surpass those of current non-stick surfaces, according to a press release by the institution published on Friday.
“The success we had with modifying silk to repel water extends our successes with chemically modifying silk for other functionalities—such as the ability to change color, conduct electrical charge, or persist or degrade in a biological environment,” said David Kaplan, Stern Family Professor of Engineering at Tufts.
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