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Silk: Reinventing Nature's Superfibre

Silk: Reinventing Nature's Superfibre

Blamires, Sean

Hardcover

General AnimalsGeneral EducationGeneral Science

ISBN10: 1966652038
ISBN13: 9781966652038
Publisher: Prime Seven Media
Published: Jan 30 2025
Pages: 122
Weight: 1.52
Height: 0.44 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English

Silk is one of nature's most remarkable materials-lightweight, strong, and versatile. Produced by a variety of invertebrates, it serves many purposes, from catching prey to protecting eggs. But silk is more than just a natural marvel-it has the potential to transform industries and help tackle the global pollution crisis. This book explores the incredible diversity of silk-producing animals, from industrious silkworms to ingenious spiders. Each type of silk is a masterpiece of evolution, boasting unique properties that have fascinated humans for millennia. This book examines the ancient art of silk production to today's cutting-edge innovations in genetic engineering and everything in between. From biodegradable materials to medical implants, silk is leading the way in sustainable solutions for modern challenges, Silk offers a compelling look at a material that has and will continue to redefine how we live.

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