Controlled synthesis of silkworm cocoon-like α-Fe 2 O 3 and its adsorptive properties for organic dyes and Cr(VI)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.materresbull.2017.12.030
Abstract: Abstract Industrial wastewater containing both organic and inorganic pollutants is being generated all the time. Efficient materials are highly needed to purify the polluted water. Thus, a hierarchical structured α-Fe2O3 with excellent adsorptive property has… read more here.
Keywords: controlled synthesis; cocoon like; synthesis silkworm; silkworm cocoon ... See more keywords
Natural Silkworm Cocoon-Based Hierarchically Architected Composite Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Biomechanical Energy Harvesting.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c19233
Abstract: Silk-based triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) have been demonstrated as an ideal platform for self-powered systems. The source of silk, Bombyx mori, entails a valuable ingredient, sericin (SS), viewed as a binder in composites. Interestingly, SS is… read more here.
Keywords: silkworm cocoon; silk; energy; natural silkworm ... See more keywords
Green Fabrication of Silkworm Cocoon-like Silicon-Based Composite for High-Performance Li-Ion Batteries.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.7b03830
Abstract: Designing yolk-shell nanostructures is an effective way of addressing the huge volume expansion issue for large-capacity anode and cathode materials in Li-ion batteries (LIBs). Previous studies mainly focused on adopting a SiO2 template through HF… read more here.
Keywords: silicon based; cocoon like; like silicon; ion batteries ... See more keywords
Multiomics analysis of the Silkworm cocoon shell
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DOI: 10.1038/s41597-025-06071-9
Abstract: In this study we combined phenomics, proteomics, metabolomics and lipidomics analyses of historical and contemporary Bombyx mori cocoon shells to case-study the human-driven introduction and diversification of this species in Europe. Prompted by recent findings… read more here.
Keywords: cocoon; cocoon shell; silkworm cocoon; multiomics analysis ... See more keywords
Sustainable ballistic solutions for recycling silkworm cocoon waste into high-performance bulletproof materials
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DOI: 10.1080/17518253.2024.2385929
Abstract: ABSTRACT This study aims to develop a method for producing ballistic panels meeting NIJ Level IIIA standards by integrating silkworm cocoon waste (SCW) as reinforcement and utilizing bias fabric through cold pressing. Various SCW quantities… read more here.
Keywords: cocoon waste; performance; silkworm cocoon;
Fractal approach to explanation of silkworm cocoon’s biomechanism
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DOI: 10.2298/tsci190915053w
Abstract: Fractal calculus is an excellent tool to explaining natural phenomena in porous media. In this paper, we first give a simple introduction on He?s fractal derivative, and then it is used to establish a model… read more here.
Keywords: silkworm cocoon; fractal approach; biomechanism; approach explanation ... See more keywords
Natural Silkworm Cocoon-Derived Separator with Na-Ion De-Solvated Function for Sodium Metal Batteries
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DOI: 10.3390/molecules29204813
Abstract: The commercialization of sodium batteries faces many challenges, one of which is the lack of suitable high-quality separators. Herein, we presented a novel natural silkworm cocoon-derived separator (SCS) obtained from the cocoon inner membrane after… read more here.
Keywords: natural silkworm; sodium; derived separator; cocoon derived ... See more keywords
Organic–Inorganic Hybridization of Silkworm Cocoon Filaments Using Nano Pastes of Silica–Phosphate–M (M = Cu, Fe, or Al)
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DOI: 10.3390/nano14211697
Abstract: Inorganic–organic hybrid biomaterials have recently attracted much attention because of their widespread use. Silkworm cocoon filaments resulting from sericulture as prospective nanobiomaterials need to be improved, and their properties need to be used for broader… read more here.
Keywords: silk; cocoon filaments; siliconization; cocoon ... See more keywords