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Spider silk replica made from brewed protein
July 1st, 2022
The Brewed Protein polymer powder is fermented with water, sugar, and specially designed microbes. After being refined, this powder can be processed into a variety of fabrics, such as leather, silk or spun yarn. Photo: Spiber Spider silk is incredibly strong—five times stronger than steel—and it has been used in far-ranging applications, including wear-resistant lightweight […]