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ReviewPolymer science & technology (Washington, D.C.)2026

Bio-Inspired and Protein-Based Elastomeric Materials.

Xiaodong Han, Juanjuan Su, Jingjing Li, Hongjie Zhang, Kai Liu

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Review in Polymer science & technology (Washington, D.C.), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Xiaodong HanCenter of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
Juanjuan SuCenter of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
Jingjing LiInstitute of Applied Chemistry, Changchun, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resources Utilization, Changchun 130022, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7526-5308
Hongjie ZhangEngineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.
Kai LiuEngineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0878-5191

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Natural structural-protein-based elastomeric materials have garnered significant attention as potential alternatives to synthetic polymers, due to their remarkable biodegradability, biocompatibility, and low immunogenicity as well as their exceptional mechanical performance with high resilience, energy storage capacity, and fatigue resistance. However, the biosynthesis of artificially engineered elastomeric proteins and fabrication of elastomeric materials with on-demand properties remain great challenges, particularly in the context of designing and governing the hierarchical structure of protein assemblies. To understand the essence of mechanical properties and maximize the potential of protein-based elastomeric materials, this review systematically explores the sources and molecular mechanisms for elastic performance of a diverse range of natural elastomeric proteins. Subsequently, we discuss the design, biosynthesis, and rational assembly strategies of artificially engineered elastomeric proteins with specific secondary structures. Finally, we address the current challenges and provide perspectives on the development of next-generation protein-based elastomeric materials.

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Artificially engineered proteinBiomedical applicationElastomeric materialMechanical propertyStructural protein

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