Biologically Inspired Textiles

Part 1 Biomimetic principles, production and properties: Recombinant DNA methods applied to the production of protein-based fibers as biomaterials Purification of protein solutions Spinning of fibers from protein solutions Biomimetic principles of spider silk for high-performance fibers A Biomimetic approach to the production of sustainable structural composites using plant fibers. Part 2 Biomimetic applications in textiles: Biomimetic principles in clothing technology Self-cleaning textiles using the lotus effect Analysing the thermal properties of animal furs for the production of artificial furs The role of plant stems in providing biomimetic solutions for innovative textiles in composites Bionic developments based on textile materials for technical applications.