Synthesis, characterization and application of silk sericin-based silver nanocomposites for antibacterial and food coating solutions
Shubhajit Shaw, Rittick Mondal, Paulami Dam, Avijit Mandal, Avijit Mandal, Ritwik Acharya, Sanjeet Manna, Debnirmalya Gangopadhyay, Amit Kumar Mandal, Amit Kumar Mandal
Abstract
sp., while food coating trials on tomatoes significantly reduced weight loss and microbial contamination. Biocompatibility was further verified through hemolysis and MTT assays, confirming SS-AgNPs' safety for biomedical and food-related uses. This study underscores the potential to convert sericin waste into a valuable resource, promoting sustainability and increasing the commercial value of sericulture.
Topics & Concepts
SericinSILKCoatingNanocompositeCharacterization (materials science)Silver nanoparticleNanotechnologyMaterials scienceChemistryChemical engineeringNanoparticleComposite materialEngineeringSilk-based biomaterials and applicationsNanoparticles: synthesis and applicationsDyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers