Genetically modified silkworms produced spider silk six times tougher than the Kevlar
Spider silk is spun by silkworms for the first time, offering a green alternative to synthetic fibers. [Lire plus...]
Graphene-Fed Silkworms Produce a Super-Strong Silk That Conducts Electricity
The carbon-enhanced silk conducts electricity, is twice as tough as regular silk, and can withstand at least 50 percent higher stress before breaking. This smart textile could have applications in medicine, athletics, wearable electronics...the possibilities are endless.