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From the article: "it is well tolerated when implanted in tissues, it is light-weight but stronger than steel, and it is also biodegradable". In addition, we k
by allenz 10y ago
From the article: "it is well tolerated when implanted in tissues, it is light-weight but stronger than steel, and it is also biodegradable".
In addition, we know that it's possible to produce protein fibers sustainably.
- ralfd 10y agoThe biodegradability would make it okay for cloths, but not for much else, doesn't it?
- allenz 10y agoThere's plenty of applications for disposable materials such as medical supplies and bulletproof vests. If it's biocompatible, we could use it for flexible sutures and organ scaffolds. Further, proteins are easy to modify. Perhaps we can key the biodegradability to a specific chemical/environmental catalyst, so in normal usage it is as durable as plastic.
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