Science and Technology of Silkworm Sericin
Extractions, Modifications and Applications
- 1st Edition - September 10, 2025
- Latest edition
- Editors: Sabu Thomas, Rangam Rajkhowa, Sneha Sabu Mathew, Hanna J. Maria
- Language: English
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
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
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
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- Latest edition
- Published: September 10, 2025
- Language: English
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Sabu Thomas
Sabu Thomas is the chairman at the Trivandrum Engineering Science and Technology Research Park (TrEST Research Park) and the former vice chancellor at the Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India. He is also the director at the School of Energy Materials, the School of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, and the International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. Prof. Thomas is also the former director at the School of Chemical Sciences and the founder of the School of Polymer Science and Technology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India. He received his Ph. D. in 1987 in Polymer Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, India. He has been ranked no.1 in India about the number of publications (most productive scientists). Prof. Thomas’s research group specialized areas of polymers which includes Polymer blends, Fiber filled polymer composites, Particulate-filled polymer composites and their morphological characterization, Ageing and degradation, Pervaporation phenomena, sorption and diffusion, Interpenetrating polymer systems, Recyclability and reuse of waste plastics and rubbers, Elastomer cross-linking, Dual porous nanocomposite scaffolds for tissue engineering, etc. Prof. Thomas’s research group has extensive exchange programs with different industries, research, and academic institutions all over the world and is performing world-class collaborative research in various fields. Professors Centre is equipped with various sophisticated instruments and has established state-of-the-art experimental facilities which cater to the needs of researchers within the country and abroad. His H Index- 133, Google Citations- 86424, Number of Publications- 1300, and Books-160.
Affiliations and expertise
Director of the School of Energy Materials, Founder Director of the International and Inter-University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology; Professor in the School of Chemical Sciences, International and Inter-University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, School of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, 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, IndiaRead Science and Technology of Silkworm Sericin on ScienceDirect