Table 4 Mechanical properties of artificially aged samples, genuine historic sample (3000 BP) and non-aged samples
From: Transglutaminase-mediated restoration of historic silk and its ageing resistance
Mechanical properties | Artificially aged samples | Genuine historic sample | Non aged samples |
|---|---|---|---|
Tensile strength(N) | 0.38 | 0.41 | 282.75 |
Elongation rate at breakage(%) | 1.53 | 1.57 | 12.65 |