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Bionicomposites.

Nicola M Pugno1, Luca Valentini

  • 1Laboratory of Bio-Inspired and Graphene Nanomechanics, Department of Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering, University of Trento, Trento, Italy. nicola.pugno@unitn.it.

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|February 6, 2019
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Researchers explored bionicomposites by integrating nanomaterials into living organisms. This approach creates novel nano-architectures and reinforced fibers with superior strength from microorganisms and silkworms.

Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Materials Engineering

Background:

  • Living systems offer unique capabilities for material fabrication.
  • Integrating nanomaterials into biological processes presents opportunities for advanced materials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the initial development and potential of bionicomposites.
  • To highlight how biological control and dietary supplementation yield enhanced materials.

Main Methods:

  • Reviewing studies on microorganism control (eating/dormant states) for nano-architecture.
  • Analyzing the effects of nanomaterial-supplemented diets on silk-producing animals (spiders, silkworms).

Main Results:

  • Controlled microorganism states yield nano-architectures with novel properties.

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  • Nanomaterial-enhanced silk fibers exhibit superior strength compared to natural and synthetic counterparts.
  • Achieved strengths surpass those of synthetic polymer fibers and carbon fiber-reinforced composites.

    • Conclusions:

    • Bionicomposites represent a promising frontier in advanced materials.
    • Biological systems can be harnessed to produce high-performance reinforced fibers.
    • This approach offers a pathway to next-generation materials with exceptional mechanical properties.