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.

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Sericin-An Introductory Outlook 2. Sources of Sericin 3. Different extraction routes for degumming 4. Chemical and enzymatic modifications of sericin to produce new functional materials with improved properties. 5. Physical modifications of sericin for high performance materials. 6. Microscopic and optical characterisations of sericin structures 7. Advanced characterisation techniques 8. Mechanical, rheological, viscoelastic properties and gelation behaviour of sericin based materials 9. Effect of molecular weight on critical properties of various forms of sericin (Sponges, films, gels and other nano composites of sericin) 10. Sericin based nano spheres and other nano formulations for various applications 11. Sericin based hydrogels 12. Stimuli-responsive and self-assembled sericin materials for various applications. 13. Electro spun nanofibers based on silk sericin 14. Blended polymer composites of sericin 15. Novel developments and scope of nano and micro structured sericin materials for drug delivery system 16. Applications of sericin hybrid materials in wound healing 17. Applications of sericin hybrid materials in pharmaceutical applications 18. Applications of sericin hybrid materials in cancer treatment 19. Sericin in nutraceutical, food engineering and packaging applications 20. Applications of sericin hybrid materials in textile Industry 21. Applications of sericin hybrid materials in cosmetics industry 22. Challenges and toxicity assessment of sericin materials in biobased applications 23. Life cycle assessment (LCA), and environmental aspects of Sericin based biomaterials 24. Theory, modelling and simulation of Sericin based biomaterials 25. Circular economy in silk industry