Science
This squid-inspired protein is the future of PPE – Inverse
Researchers from Penn State, Germany and Turkey have designed a new kind of self-healing material that is squid-inspired and can repair itself in one second.
As Covid-19 infections continue to spread, the importance of keeping a clean mask with you at all times is unparalleled. But after repeated wear and washing, these masks can become tattered and leave you exposed to the virus through tiny, threadbare holes.
Scientists are looking to solve this problem before it becomes commonplace by synthesizing special proteins found in squids to create a self-healing material that can extend the life of both masks and ventilators.
In a study published Mond…
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