Triaxial Polymer Ejection System

Abstract A theoretical paper proposing a polymer ejection system designed to deploy high-tensile structural strands capable of retrieving items and objects. Inspired by the 2024 Tufts University Boston SilkLab experiment, this paper utilizes advanced biomimetic chemistry and mechanics to design a functional, real-world "Spider-Man web shooter." Key Technical Specifications: The Polymer: An 11% (w/w) concentrated fluid solution combining silk fibroin, chitosan, tannic acid, and a borate buffer dissolved in water. Triaxial Nozzle: A specialized nested three-channel nozzle (20-gauge inner for the polymer fluid, 16-gauge middle for a 100% pure acetone solidifying solvent, and 12-gauge outer for compressed CO2 gas). Pressure Chamber/Booster: Employs an automated carbon fiber and titanium pressure chamber utilizing compressed CO2 gas with a peak threshold of ~100 PSI to leverage the Venturi effect for maximum range and strand alignment. Purpose This document is published as an open-source engineering specification by Satronic Labs / Satronic Group under the CERN Open Hardware License (Strongly Reciprocal) to encourage community experimentation, and collaborative engineering modifications.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Published
2026-10-04
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23137023
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Silk-based biomaterials and applications
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Triaxial Polymer Ejection System

Bellam Sri Sathwik Reddy
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Silk-based biomaterials and applications
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Triaxial Polymer Ejection System

Bellam Sri Sathwik Reddy
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Abstract A theoretical paper proposing a polymer ejection system designed to deploy high-tensile structural strands capable of retrieving items and objects. Inspired by the 2024 Tufts University Boston SilkLab experiment, this paper utilizes advanced biomimetic chemistry and mechanics to design a functional, real-world "Spider-Man web shooter." Key Technical Specifications: The Polymer: An 11% (w/w) concentrated fluid solution combining silk fibroin, chitosan, tannic acid, and a borate buffer dissolved in water. Triaxial Nozzle: A specialized nested three-channel nozzle (20-gauge inner for the polymer fluid, 16-gauge middle for a 100% pure acetone solidifying solvent, and 12-gauge outer for compressed CO2 gas). Pressure Chamber/Booster: Employs an automated carbon fiber and titanium pressure chamber utilizing compressed CO2 gas with a peak threshold of ~100 PSI to leverage the Venturi effect for maximum range and strand alignment. Purpose This document is published as an open-source engineering specification by Satronic Labs / Satronic Group under the CERN Open Hardware License (Strongly Reciprocal) to encourage community experimentation, and collaborative engineering modifications.

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Medtronic (Ireland) (IE)
Silk-based biomaterials and applications
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