A new biomimetic material based on insect cuticle that is inexpensive to produce, biodegradable, and biocompatible could replace polymers in a range of medical applications and consumer products. The material was developed by researchers at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University and reproduces the exceptional strength, toughness, and versatility of the biopolymer-based cuticle [J.G. Fernandez et al., Adv Mater (2011) doi: 10.1002/adma.201104051].
via A cuticle new composite: Biomaterials 10.1016/S1369-7021(12)70004-4 : Materials Today.
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