Science and Technology of Silkworm Sericin
Extractions, Modifications and Applications
- 1st Edition - May 15, 2025
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Sabu Thomas, Rangam Rajkhowa, Sneha Sabu Mathew, Hanna J. Maria
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 1 7 3 6 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 1 7 3 7 - 1
Science and Technology of Silkworm Sericin: Extractions, Modifications and Applications focuses on the development and performance of many novel strategies for sericin extractio… Read more
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Request a sales quoteScience 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
University professors, researchers, undergraduate and graduate students, scientists working in the fields of materials science, bioscience, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, applied chemistry, drug delivery systems, and nanotechnology, researchers and academicians working in the disciplines specified above, Industrial research related to textile industry, cosmetics industry, pharmaceuticals, and other sectors
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
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
- Edition: 1
- Published: May 15, 2025
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 550
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443217364
- eBook ISBN: 9780443217371
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Sabu Thomas
Prof. Sabu Thomas is a Professor of Polymer Science and Engineering and the Director of the School of Energy Materials at Mahatma Gandhi University, India. Additionally, he is the Chairman of the Trivandrum Engineering Science & Technology Research Park (TrEST Research Park) in Thiruvananthapuram, India. He is the founder director of the International and Inter-university Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at Mahatma Gandhi University and the former Vice-Chancellor of the same institution.
Prof. Thomas is internationally recognized for his contributions to polymer science and engineering, with his research interests encompassing polymer nanocomposites, elastomers, polymer blends, interpenetrating polymer networks, polymer membranes, green composites, nanocomposites, nanomedicine, and green nanotechnology. His groundbreaking inventions in polymer nanocomposites, polymer blends, green bionanotechnology, and nano-biomedical sciences have significantly advanced the development of new materials for the automotive, space, housing, and biomedical fields. Dr. Thomas has been conferred with Honoris Causa (DSc) by the University of South Brittany, France.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Director, International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, IndiaRR
Rangam Rajkhowa
Dr. Rangam Rajkhowa received his bachelor’s degree in Textile Technology from Anna University, India; a master’s degree in Fibre Science and Technology from Indian Institute of Technology, India and a PhD in Engineering from Deakin University. Australia. He leads the silk and natural fibre particle stream of research at the Institute for Frontier Materials. His research interests are silk based biomaterials, value addition and new applications from natural fibres and fibre wastes, sustainable fibre and textile processing, and circular economy. He set up the fibre powder research facility at Deakin University and his group investigate sustainable production and advanced applications of particles from silk and other natural fibres. The group works on fundamental understanding of fibre and particle structures and properties but also has strong focus on interdisciplinary research applications using fibres.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, AustraliaSS
Sneha Sabu Mathew
Sneha Sabu Mathew is a research scholar at Mahatma Gandhi University, India. She received a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in Pure Chemistry from Mahatma Gandhi University, India. Her current research activities include the development of novel biobased biodegradable polymer composites for edible coating and packaging applications. Projects undertaken at the Mahatma Gandhi University, India, include: assisted extraction of nanocellulose from pineapple fibres and its characterization; assisted preparation of nanocellulose based edible coating using natural extracts; assisted preparation of TiO2 nanoparticle and doping for enhanced properties; assisted electrospun TiO2 nanocomposites for dye degradation, synthesis and characterisation of prepared nanofibers.
Affiliations and expertise
Research Scholar, Institute for Frontier Materials, Mahatma Gandhi University, IndiaHM
Hanna J. Maria
Hanna J. Maria is a Senior Researcher at the School of Energy Materials and the International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, India. Her research focusses on natural rubber composites and their blends, thermoplastic composites, lignin, nanocellulose, bionanocomposites, nanocellulose, rubber-based composites and nanocomposites.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Researcher, Mahatma Gandhi University, India