NAGOYA, Nov 21 (News On Japan) –
A Japanese pharmaceutical firm has introduced the profitable commercialization of fiber produced from silk produced by bagworms.
Kowa, a serious pharmaceutical firm headquartered in Nagoya, has been researching the potential of bagworm silk since 2016 in collaboration with a nationwide analysis establishment. The silk, spun by bagworms to assemble their nests, has demonstrated exceptional properties.
The firm reviews that bagworm silk surpasses spider silk—identified for its distinctive shock absorption—in energy. It combines the elasticity of artificial rubber with the sturdiness of carbon fiber.
Kowa President Yoshihiro Miwa acknowledged: “Bagworm silk-based materials have the potential to revolutionize industries by replacing synthetic and carbon fibers.”
The fiber, derived from bagworm silk, is biodegradable in nature, posing no environmental burden when discarded.
The firm foresees broad purposes for this materials in sectors reminiscent of aviation and automotive manufacturing.
Additionally, a sports activities producer at the moment co-developing the fiber with Kowa plans to unveil merchandise using this materials within the close to future.
Source: ANN