Science and Technology of Silkworm Sericin by Thomas, Sabu; Rajkhowa, Rangam; Sabu Mathew, Sneha;

Hosszú leírás:

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

Tartalomjegyzék:

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 nano spheres and other nano formulations for various applications
5. 5. Sericin based hydrogels
6. Electrospun nanofibers based on silk sericin
7. Blended polymer composites of sericin
8. Application of sericin for medical purposes and the molecular approach
9. Stimuli-responsive and self-assembled sericin materials for various applications
10. Novel developments and scope of nano and micro structured sericin materials for drug delivery system
11. Applications of sericin hybrid materials in wound healing
12. Applications of sericin hybrid materials in pharmaceutical applications
13. Applications of sericin hybrid materials 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 towards upcycling waste
17. Challenges and toxicity assessment of sericin materials in biobased applications
18. Enrichment of Silk Sericin and its Carbonized Derivatives for Wastewater Treatment
19. Sericin-based material for water purification
20. Circular Economy in Silk Industry