From plastic to biodegradable silk, a 'bacterial breakthrough' helps the world
RPI research proposes a sustainable solution to the problem of plastic waste, converting it into biodegradable silk through fermentation
RPI research proposes a sustainable solution to the problem of plastic waste, converting it into biodegradable silk through fermentation
An artificial gland mimics the spider silk production process, opening new frontiers in the medical and textile sectors.
Traditional cell cultures are two-dimensional and unreliable: a new muscle tissue built using silk promises to give us a credible model.
The team created a new bio-material by merging cellulose fibers and silk proteins together. The result is spectacular and biodegradable.