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Protein structures and protein fibers—a review
Author(s) -
Huang Frank F.,
Rha Chokyun
Publication year - 1974
Publication title -
polymer engineering and science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.503
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1548-2634
pISSN - 0032-3888
DOI - 10.1002/pen.760140202
Subject(s) - fiber , intermolecular force , amino acid , materials science , biophysics , polymer science , chemistry , biochemistry , molecule , organic chemistry , composite material , biology
The biochemistry and stereochemistry of proteins are reviewed and related to molecular structure and specifically to the properties governing fiber formation. The conformation of amino acids, polypeptides and proteins are discussed. The amino acid composition of protein is considered in relation to structure, chain length and molecular weight. General descriptions are also given for typical synthetic polypeptides as well as for non‐fibrous natural proteins used in fiber manufacture. Mechanisms and modes are presented for fiber formation including a discussion of molecular criteria involving intermolecular cohesive and crystalline configurational forces which are involved in the fiber forming process. These effects are related to treatments and processes, including thermal, mechanical and chemical modifications, which can be applied to protein for the purpose of forming fibers.