scholarly journals Fabrication and Characterization of Conductive Conjugated Polymer-Coated Antheraea mylitta Silk Fibroin Fibers for Biomedical Applications

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 1600443 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darshan GH ◽  
Dexu Kong ◽  
Julien Gautrot ◽  
Shyam Kumar Vootla
Keyword(s):  
Silk Fibroin ◽  
Conjugated Polymer ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Antheraea Mylitta ◽  
Fabrication And Characterization

Fabrication and characterization of silk fibroin–gelatin/chondroitin sulfate/hyaluronic acid scaffold for biomedical applications

2014 ◽  
Vol 126 ◽  
pp. 207-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nopporn Sawatjui ◽  
Teerasak Damrongrungruang ◽  
Wilairat Leeanansaksiri ◽  
Patcharee Jearanaikoon ◽  
Temduang Limpaiboon
Keyword(s):  
Hyaluronic Acid ◽  
Chondroitin Sulfate ◽  
Silk Fibroin ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Fabrication And Characterization

Fabrication and characterization of flexible silk fibroin films reinforced with graphene oxide for biomedical applications

RSC Advances ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (76) ◽  
pp. 40312-40320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lu Wang ◽  
Chunxiang Lu ◽  
Baoping Zhang ◽  
Bin Zhao ◽  
Feng Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Silk Fibroin ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Fabrication And Characterization

scholarly journals Influence of the Casting Concentration on the Mechanical and Optical Properties of FA/CaCl2-Derived Silk Fibroin Membranes

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (18) ◽  
pp. 6704
Author(s):  
Alexander Kopp ◽  
Laura Schunck ◽  
Martin Gosau ◽  
Ralf Smeets ◽  
Simon Burg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Silk Fibroin ◽  
Tensile Testing ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Toxic Chemicals ◽  
Membrane Properties ◽  
Limited Extent ◽  
Dissolution Method ◽  
Process Output ◽  
Silkworm Bombyx Mori

In this study, we describe the manufacturing and characterization of silk fibroin membranes derived from the silkworm Bombyx mori. To date, the dissolution process used in this study has only been researched to a limited extent, although it entails various potential advantages, such as reduced expenses and the absence of toxic chemicals in comparison to other conventional techniques. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the influence of different fibroin concentrations on the process output and resulting membrane properties. Casted membranes were thus characterized with regard to their mechanical, structural and optical assets via tensile testing, SEM, light microscopy and spectrophotometry. Cytotoxicity was evaluated using BrdU, XTT, and LDH assays, followed by live–dead staining. The formic acid (FA) dissolution method was proven to be suitable for the manufacturing of transparent and mechanically stable membranes. The fibroin concentration affects both thickness and transparency of the membranes. The membranes did not exhibit any signs of cytotoxicity. When compared to other current scientific and technical benchmarks, the manufactured membranes displayed promising potential for various biomedical applications. Further research is nevertheless necessary to improve reproducible manufacturing, including a more uniform thickness, less impurity and physiological pH within the membranes.

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