Conferring biological activity to native spider silk: A biofunctionalized protein‐based microfiber
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DOI: 10.1002/bit.26065
Abstract: Spider silk is an extraordinary material with physical properties comparable to the best scaffolding/structural materials, and as a fiber it can be manipulated with ease into a variety of configurations. Our work here demonstrates that… read more here.
Keywords: conferring biological; biological activity; silk; spider silk ... See more keywords
Influence of Neem oil pretreatment on the dyeing and antimicrobial properties of wool and silk fibers with some natural dyes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2017.09.012
Abstract: Abstract Wool and silk fibers pretreated with neem oil and dyed with chlorophyll, saffron red and yellow natural dyes using economic methods such as microwave heating and ultrasonic energy. The effect of neem oil concentrations… read more here.
Keywords: wool silk; natural dyes; neem oil; silk fibers ... See more keywords
Silkworm silk fibers vs PEEK reinforced rubber luminescent strain gauge and stretchable composites
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compscitech.2017.12.031
Abstract: Abstract In the present study we demonstrate how the sensitive property of the constituent parts of silkworm silk fiber can be applied to the field of soft composite materials. It concerns the structural and intrinsic… read more here.
Keywords: fibers peek; silkworm silk; strain; silk fibers ... See more keywords
Ex-situ fabrication of ZnO nanoparticles coated silk fiber for surgical applications
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DOI: 10.1016/j.matchemphys.2019.04.012
Abstract: Abstract Bio-hydrothermally synthesized ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) were coated ex situ on degummed silk fibers and subjected for X-ray diffraction, Scanning Electron Microscopy, and Energy dispersive spectroscopic characterization. Both coated and/uncoated fibers were sterilized by autoclave… read more here.
Keywords: zno nanoparticles; coated fibers; silk fibers; tensile strength ... See more keywords
Wild Silkworm Cocoon Waste Conversion into Tough Regenerated Silk Fibers by Solution Spinning.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.2c01476
Abstract: Wild silkworm silk fibers have garnered attention owing to their softness, natural color, lightweight, and excellent mechanical properties. Because most wild silkworm cocoons obtained are pierced or dirty after the eclosion process, it is difficult… read more here.
Keywords: regenerated silk; wild silkworm; silk; silkworm silk ... See more keywords
Straining flow spinning: production of regenerated silk fibers under a wide range of mild coagulating chemistries
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DOI: 10.1039/c7gc01254c
Abstract: In the last few decades there has been increasing interest in the spinning of regenerated silk fibers. Although this research started with the use of harsh chemicals to dissolve and then coagulate silk proteins, it… read more here.
Keywords: flow spinning; regenerated silk; straining flow; spinning production ... See more keywords
Controllable exfoliation of natural silk fibers into nanofibrils by protein denaturant deep eutectic solvent: nanofibrous strategy for multifunctional membranes
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DOI: 10.1039/c8gc01609g
Abstract: Nanofibrils derived from diverse natural polymers have received extensive interest. However, the direct extraction of silk nanofibrils (SNFs), particularly individual nanofibrils, to preserve nanofibrous structures remains challenging due to the sophisticated hierarchical structure and high… read more here.
Keywords: protein; denaturant deep; protein denaturant; silk ... See more keywords
Oxidizing and Nano-dispersing the Natural Silk Fibers
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DOI: 10.1186/s11671-019-3080-1
Abstract: Natural Bombyx mori silk (BS) and Antheraea pernyi silk (AS) were oxidized in sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) solutions. Thereafter, individual silk nanofibers (SNs) were achieved after sonicating the oxidized silk slurries, where the diameters of the… read more here.
Keywords: nano dispersing; dispersing natural; oxidizing nano; natural silk ... See more keywords
Biomaterial Inks from Peptide-Functionalized Silk Fibers for 3D Printing of Futuristic Wound-Healing and Sensing Materials
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms24020947
Abstract: This study illustrates the sensing and wound healing properties of silk fibroin in combination with peptide patterns, with an emphasis on the printability of multilayered grids, and envisions possible applications of these next-generation silk-based materials.… read more here.
Keywords: wound healing; silk; silk fibroin; peptide ... See more keywords
Dynamic Changes and Characterization of the Metal Ions in the Silk Glands and Silk Fibers of Silkworm
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms24076556
Abstract: Metal ions are involved in the conformational transition of silk fibroin and influence the structure and mechanical properties of silk fibers. However, the dynamic characteristics of metal ions during the formation of silk fibers remain… read more here.
Keywords: metal ions; silk glands; silk; silk fibers ... See more keywords
Silk: Optical Properties over 12.6 Octaves THz-IR-Visible-UV Range
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DOI: 10.3390/ma10040356
Abstract: Domestic (Bombyx mori) and wild (Antheraea pernyi) silk fibers were characterised over a wide spectral range from THz 8 cm−1 (λ= 1.25 mm, f= 0.24 THz) to deep-UV 50×103 cm−1 (λ= 200 nm, f= 1500… read more here.
Keywords: range; optical properties; silk; antheraea pernyi ... See more keywords