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The effects of electrical discharge on the mechanical properties of Bombyx mori silk fibroin

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Bombyx Mori is a representative of natural fibers which is known for its mechanical stability. In this study, electrical discharge of the fibers exposed to different voltages for certain periods was examined and mechanical lifetime was measured and also the structure parameters U o and γ were calculated. We observed that crosslinks might be formed at the silk fibers exposed to high voltages and as a result, fibers become more resistant to mechanical effects.

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  1. Faculty of Science and Arts, Physics Department, Yildiz Technical University, Davutpasa Campus, 34210, Esenler, Istanbul, Turkey

    Cigdem Yumusak & Vilayet Alekberov

  2. Institute of Physics of the Azerbaijan Academy of Science, Baku, Azerbaijan

    Vilayet Alekberov

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Yumusak, C., Alekberov, V. The effects of electrical discharge on the mechanical properties of Bombyx mori silk fibroin. Fibers Polym 9, 15–20 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12221-008-0003-7

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