Discovered Japanese start up Spiber Inc. Nanotechnology spider silk Besides 3-D printing clothing, space suits- "spiber artificial silk could be used to create artificial blood vessels and ligaments, as well as dissolvable sutures (for centuries, silk was used to dress wounds for its antibacterial properties). In the auto industry it could lead to bumpers that can absorb a very large amount of energy on the impact, improving driver safety"
Posted on: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 06:25:48 +0000