Living Materials: Sustainable Technology of the Future

This lecture by the instructor explores the concept of living materials as a sustainable technology for the future, drawing inspiration from natural systems to create new materials with unique properties. The presentation covers topics such as silk processing, silk polymorphism, sustainability, functional outcome versatility, and the integration of biological functions into materials design. It delves into examples of hierarchical structures in nature, nanoimprinting techniques, and the potential applications of silk-based materials in various fields, including electronics, sensors, and healthcare. The lecture also discusses the development of programmable materials, silk-based transducers, and the use of silk in innovative technologies like heliotropic solar cells.