Ep 36 - From Cocoon to Circuit: The Rise of Engineered Silk

31/08/2025 16 min Temporada 1 Episodio 36

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From delicate fabric to high-tech powerhouse—this episode unpacks how advancements in silk fibroin crosslinking are reshaping the material’s mechanical and functional properties. Learn how techniques like di-tyrosine bonding and glycerol plasticization are enabling silk to interface with 3D printing, microfabrication, and even biodegradable electronics.

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