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University of Michigan: Silk Made Into Strong Plastic-like Materials With 6G Potential
May 15, 2026
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:

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Silk made into strong plastic-like materials with 6G potential

The new manufacturing method preserves silk's crystalline structure and could help upcycle short fibers into telecom equipment.

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* Silk threads can be fused into strong, transparent plastic-like materials under high temperature and pressure, reducing che . . .

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