A biomimetic composite from solution self-assembly of chitin nanofibers in a silk fibroin matrix.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
A chitin nanofiber-silk biomimetic nanocomposite with enhanced mechanical properties is self-assembled from solution to yield ultrafine chitin nanofibers embedded in a silk matrix.
Medical subject headings
- Biomimetic Materials
- Bombyx
- Chitin
- Fibroins
- Nanofibers