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Nimi Proteins from spider silk could help to phase out toxic chemicals Medianimi / kanava Sciencenews.dk Mediatyyppi Web Julkaisupäivämäärä 24/08/2023 Kuvaus The world is saturated with water-resistant materials crafted from fluorocarbons such as polytetrafluoroethylene, a subgroup of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) known as “forever chemicals”. This poses a pressing challenge. PFAS accumulate harmfully in the environment, imperilling health. To counter this, researchers propose a novel alternative: bioengineered protein found in spider silk that are capable of forming remarkably water-resistant films under specific conditions. This discovery, triggered by chance and humidity, could potentially replace conventional water-repellent coatings. Tuottaja / kirjoittaja Eliza Brown URL-osoite https://sciencenews.dk/en/proteins-from-spider-silk-could-help-to-phase-out-toxic-chemicals Henkilöt Markus Linder, Teemu Välisalmi