ALPHA-KERATIN SOLUTIONS COMPRISING ALPHA-KERA TIN INTERMEDIATE FILAMENTS IN LIQUID CRYSTAL PHASE, METHODS OF PREPARATION, AND USES THEREOF

摘要

The present invention provides methods for preparing an alpha-keratin solution comprising alpha-keratin protofibrils and intermediate filaments in liquid crystal phase and uses thereof for fabricating, e.g., shape-memory polymeric fibers, yams, threads, fabrics, structures and objects.