Fiorenzo Omenetto: Silk, the ancient material of the future

The video explores the remarkable properties of silk, a sustainable and biodegradable material with diverse applications in technology, medicine, and environmental sustainability. Silk's natural engineering is reverse-engineered to create films and components that can store information, guide light, and even deliver drugs. Its versatility extends to creating optical components, microneedles, and biodegradable packaging. Silk's biocompatibility allows it to be used in medical implants without retrieval, and its programmability enables controlled degradation and drug delivery. The video highlights silk's potential to revolutionize material science and technology.

What are some potential applications of silk in technology as mentioned in the text?

How can silk be used to deliver drugs and what advantages does it offer?

Explain the concept of programmably degradable materials as discussed in the presentation.