Scientist found that blasting spider webs created by the Araneaus spider with heat and moisture allowed them to break down some of the protein bonds that make up the silk. Once the silk was damaged by the heat and moisture researchers exposed the web to a vapour containing a variety of metal molecules; such as aluminum, titanium or zinc. The metal molecules were able to attach to the broken protein bonds thus producing a stronger web.Friday, April 24, 2009
Have scientists discovered Spider-Man's secret to superstrong silk?
Scientist found that blasting spider webs created by the Araneaus spider with heat and moisture allowed them to break down some of the protein bonds that make up the silk. Once the silk was damaged by the heat and moisture researchers exposed the web to a vapour containing a variety of metal molecules; such as aluminum, titanium or zinc. The metal molecules were able to attach to the broken protein bonds thus producing a stronger web.
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