This article on subjecting silkworm silk to heat and pressures ~2000× atmospheric pressure (https://doi.org/10.1038/s41893-026-01821-y) is terribly interesting. Apparently, no solvent was needed for the teatment, but the treated silk exhibits enhanced tensile strength and remains biocompatible. If this pans out, people will be beating a path to their labs.
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