Science and Technology of Silkworm Sericin

Extractions, Modifications and Applications

Sabu Thomas, Rangam Rajkhowa, Sneha Sabu Mathew, Hanna J. Maria

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Year: 2025
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• eBook ISBN:
  9780443217371
• Subtopic: Chemical & Biochemical Engineering
• Index: Technology & Engineering

Science and Technology of Silkworm Sericin: Extractions, Modifications and Applications focuses on the development and performance of many novel strategies for sericin extraction, modification, and its application.This book includes contributions from leading researchers in the fields of materials science, medical science, chemical science, and nanotechnology from companies, university, government, and private research institutes all around the world.Graduates and postgraduates, as well as research experts, will find this book to be an invaluable resource (primarily in the field of materials science, medicinal chemistry, organic chemistry and nanoscience and nanotechnology).In addition, nearly every analytical approach has been covered. As a result, academics, students, industry, scientists, and end-users will be able to benefit from it. - All available characterization techniques of sericin structures rigorously addressed - Application-focused chapters, as most of the research is being done on biomedical applications such as wound healing, pharmaceutical uses, and cancer treatment - Reviews the theory, modeling, and simulation of sericin-based biomaterials are explored as a novel area of competence - Provides assessment based on environmental implications, which is now seen as an integral part of science in the new research culture, as well as the circular economy in the silk sector, is examined - Offers in-depth coverage of emerging areas of sericin-based research, such as sericin in nutraceuticals

Table of contents

• Title of Book
• 1. Sericin—An introductory outlook
• 2. Different extraction routes for degumming
• 3. Chemical, physical, and enzymatic modifications of sericin to produce new functional materials with improved properties
• 4. Sericin-based nanospheres and other nanoformulations for various applications
• 5. Sericin-based hydrogels
• 6. Electrospun nanofibers based on silk sericin
• 7. Blended polymer composites of sericin
• 8. Medical applications of sericin: A molecular perspective
• 9. Stimuli-responsive and self-assembled sericin materials for various applications
• 10. Novel developments and scope of nano- and microstructured sericin materials for drug delivery system
• 11. Applications of sericin hybrid materials in wound healing
• 12. Applications of sericin hybrid materials in pharmaceutical sectors
• 13. Applications of sericin hybrid materials in cancer treatment: Sericin—Application in cancer treatment
• 14. Sericin in nutraceutical, food engineering and packaging applications
• 15. Applications of sericin hybrid materials in textile industry
• 16. Sericin application in personal care and cosmetic products: An approach toward upcycling waste
• 17. Challenges and toxicity assessment of sericin materials in bio-based applications
• 18. Enrichment of silk sericin and its carbonized derivatives for wastewater treatment
• 19. Sericin-based ‘green’ and sustainable biomaterial for waste-water purification as a bioremediation strategy
• 20. Circular economy in silk industry
• Index