The study investigates the use of silk microfibers with different aspect ratios to reinforce chitosan aerogels, significantly improving their mechanical properties and liquid transportation ...

New research led by the University of Cambridge, in collaboration with Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (GZ) and Queen Mary University of London, could redefine how we interact with ...

AMES, Iowa –Iowa State University researchers have created a new way to design and fabricate microfibers that support cell growth and could be useful tools for reconnecting nerves and regenerating ...

Laundry is a fact of life—and so are the microfibers it leaves behind. Washing machines are a major source of the ubiquitous fibers, which come from both synthetic and natural fabrics. Commercial ...