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The Spider Web and Thread - http://www.xs4all.nl/~ednieuw/Spiders/InfoNed/webthread.html
Short article about the chemical composition, physical properties, history and applications of spider silk. From the pages of The Spider by Ed Nieuwenhuys. |
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Sericulture - http://depts.washington.edu/chinaciv/clothing/11sericu.htm
Illustrated description of Seventeenth Century Chinese method of producing and processing of silk. From A Visual Sourcebook of Chinese Civilization. |
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Finding Inspiration in Argiope Trifasciata Spider Silk Fibers - http://www.tms.org/pubs/journals/JOM/0502/Elices-0502.html
Technical article reviewing the mechanical properties of silk fibers from the spider Argiope trifasciata, in particular tensile behavior under controlled humidity and temperature. Authors: Manuel Elices and others. |
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Silk Worm Farming - http://www.vegansociety.com/animals/exploitation/silk_worm.php
Article about the history and techniques of sericulture, and the properties, characteristics and types of silk fiber and fabrics. From the Vegan Society's web site. |
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Grafting of Methyl Methacrylate onto Antheraea pernyi Silk Fiber with the Assistance of Supercritical CO2 - http://www.polymer.fudan.edu.cn/research/paper/paper2006/not first/Grafting of methyl methacrylate onto Antheraea pernyi silk fiber with the assistance of supercritical CO2.pdf
Technical paper reporting the results of research into grafting methyl methacrylate onto silk fibers, culminating in a measure of weight loss and improved hydrophobic properties. Authors: Qi Peng and others. |