Narendra Reddy - Sustainable Use of Byproducts from Silk Processing

1. Chapter 1
2. Chapter 2
3. Chapter 3
4. Chapter 4
5. Chapter 5
6. Chapter 6
7. Chapter 7

1. Chapter 1
2. Chapter 2
3. Chapter 3
4. Chapter 4
5. Chapter 5
6. Chapter 6
7. Chapter 7

Narendra Reddy and Pornanong Aramwit

Authors

Professor Narendra Reddy

Center for Incubation, Innovation, Research, and Consultancy
Jyothy Institute of Technology
Thataguni Post
560109 Bengaluru
India

Professor Pornanong Aramwit

Department of Pharmacy Practice
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and
Center of Excellence in Bioactive
Resources for Innovative Clinical Applications
Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok
Thailand 10330

The Academy of Science
The Royal Society of Thailand
Dusit, Bangkok
Thailand 10330

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Silk and silkproducing insects are one of the most fascinating creations found in nature. Silk as a textile fiber has endured its prominence, elegance, and economic importance for millenniums. Discovery of novel silks produced by spiders, weaver ants, mussels, and other insects has further increased the interest, applications, and understanding of silk. However, a majority of the commercial silk is produced by Bombyx moriand in two countries, China and India. Even in these countries, the changing socioeconomic and environmental aspects are increasing the costs and adding considerable constraints on silk production. Another intriguing aspect of silk production and processing is the number and distinct byproducts that are generated.

During commercial silk production, degumming is essential and results in removal of about 25% of the protein sericin.