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Journal Article 
Waterproof and Dustproof of Wild Silk: A Theoretical Explanation 
Chen, R; He, JiH; Kong, HaiYan 
2013 
Yes 
Journal of Nano Research
ISSN: 1662-5250 
22 
61-63 
WOS:000320487600006 
Nanopore on a surface (e.g. the epidermis of a leaf) can absorb nanoparticles, and nanoparticles on a surface play a contrary role. Comparison of wild silk with Bombyx mori silk reveals that the former has obvious nanoparticle-like crystals, which can repel water or dust, resulting in waterproof and dustproof of wild silk. 
Ancient Chinese Civilization; ancient Harappan Civilization; wild silk; Tiangong Kaiwu; waterproof; wetting; tussah; Bombyx mori; nanopore; nanoparticle