Flexible Bio-Composites Based on Silks and Celluloses

作者:Heo Semi; Yun Young Soo; Cho Se Youn; Jin Hyoung Joon*
来源:Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 2012, 12(1): 811-814.
DOI:10.1166/jnn.2012.5369

摘要

Biomaterials have attracted worldwide attention due to the concerns regarding health and the environment. Silk, a natural protein produced by several species of insects, has been examined as a potential material for applications in many biotechnological and biomedical fields. However, regenerated silk fibroin has poor ductility and mechanical properties. Therefore, in this study, silk fibroin-cellulose composite films were prepared in an aqueous system to increase the ductility of regenerated silk fibroin. The morphology of the silk fibroin-cellulose composite film was observed by field emission scanning electron microscopy. The structure of the silk fibroin-cellulose composite films was examined by Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy. The flexibility was analyzed using a bending test.

  • 出版日期2012-1