fiber science

Scientists have developed a method to pattern hundreds-of-meters-long multimaterial fibers with embedded functional elements

In a recent investigation, wood scientists found that bags labeled as "cypress" contain only 50 percent cypress, while other bags contained no cypress at all

Research sheds light on the underlying mechanics of soft filaments

NDSU researchers created a patent pending 3-D printed silk spinning device that mimics the natural gland structures of the spider and the silkworm

Fungi in fashion

The chromatophore organs, which appear as hundreds of multi-colored freckles on the surface of a cephalopod's body, contribute to fast changes in skin color

World's first aerogel made from cotton fiber has wide-ranging applications, such as rapid hemorrhage control and heat insulation

Ultrafine fibers have exceptional strength

Reconstituted silk can be several times stronger than the natural fiber and made in different forms

Berkeley Lab and aBeam Technologies bring mass fabrication to nano-optical devices