NAGOYA, Nov 21 (Information On Japan) –
A Japanese pharmaceutical firm has introduced the profitable commercialization of fiber constituted of 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 corporate studies that bagworm silk surpasses spider silk—recognized 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 supplies have the potential to revolutionize industries by changing artificial and carbon fibers.”
The fiber, derived from bagworm silk, is biodegradable in nature, posing no environmental burden when discarded.
The corporate foresees broad functions for this materials in sectors resembling aviation and automotive manufacturing.
Moreover, 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.
Supply: ANN
