Structure of the Spider Silk Inspired Proton-Conducting Membrane (IMAGE)

University of Groningen

Structure of the Spider Silk Inspired Proton-Conducting Membrane

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Scheme of the structure for the spider silk inspired proton-conducting membrane (left). Spider silk-like beta-sheet domains assembled together (centre). Their surface is decorated by carboxylic acid groups able to release a proton at high relative humidly (right).

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Giuseppe Portale, University of Groningen

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