Squid-inspired tandem repeat proteins: Functional fibers and films

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Abstract

Production of repetitive polypeptides that comprise one or more tandem copies of a single unit with distinct amorphous and ordered regions have been an interest for the last couple of decades. Their molecular structure provides a rich architecture that can micro-phase-separate to form periodic nanostructures (e.g., lamellar and cylindrical repeating phases) with enhanced physicochemical properties via directed or natural evolution that often exceed those of conventional synthetic polymers. In this talk, we review programmable design, structure, and properties of functional fibers and films from squid-inspired tandem repeat proteins, with applications in advanced textiles.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages130-153
Number of pages24
StatePublished - 2020
Event2020 American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists International Conference: Going Green in Greenville, AATCC 2020 - Greenville, United States
Duration: Mar 10 2020Mar 12 2020

Conference

Conference2020 American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists International Conference: Going Green in Greenville, AATCC 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityGreenville
Period3/10/203/12/20

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Bioengineering
  • Catalysis
  • Process Chemistry and Technology

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