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  • The global self-healing material industry will increase from USD 3.31 billion in 2024 to USD 20.68 billion by 2034, achieving a CAGR of 20.11%. Towards Chem and Materials
  • Tourism in Thailand as a whole is anticipated to increase by over 20% thanks to the White Lotus Effect, with an 88% increase in internet searches for Koh Samui. Forbes
  • The surgical applications of spider silk alone could aid millions worldwide. Science News Magazine
  • The three Portuguese, who come from the northern coastal city of Porto, are exploring the potential of spider silk to treat bone diseases including osteoporosis. Horizon Magazine
  • The medicinal use of spider webs inspired scientists in England to create antibiotic synthetic spider silk - which could potentially be in dressings to treat diabetic wounds. Discover Magazine
  • Janus spider silk fibers coated with gold nanoparticles could be used to stimulate the growth of muscle cells. phys.org
  • On earth, the self-healing material will come in handy in the manufacture of containers for the storage of hazardous liquid substances. thegoaspotlight.com
  • Engineers at the Washington University in St. Louis have developed artificial spider silk that is said to be stronger than steel and even tougher than Kevlar, and in some cases, might actually be tougher than some naturally-produced spider silks. Ubergizmo
  • Researchers at US university Carnegie Mellon have created a new self-healing material that could present new and exciting opportunities for soft robotics and wearable tech. TrendHunter.com
  • Scientists at the University of California have produced a self-healing material that is expected to be utilized in smartphone screens by 2020. PR-Inside.com
  • Self-healing material could be used on smartphones by 2020. V3

Last updated: 23 June 2026



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