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Ultraviolet Rays Mechanically Strengthen Spider’s Silks

Polymer Journal volume 36, pages657–660(2004)Cite this article

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Osaki, S. Ultraviolet Rays Mechanically Strengthen Spider’s Silks. Polym J 36, 657–660 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1295/polymj.36.657

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Keywords

  • Ultraviolet Rays
  • Resistance
  • Spider Silk
  • Mechanically Strengthening

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