Enhancement of functional properties by blending cocoon extracted Antheraea mylitta silk fibroin with polyvinyl alcohol for applications in biomedical field
Abstract:In this study, regenerated Antheraea mylitta silk fibroin (ASF) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) dissolved in formic acid were blended together in variable ratios to prepare blend films. The blend films presented homogeneous morphology with no visible phase separation as observed in scanning electron microscope (SEM). The structural analysis of blend films through fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction indicated the formation of co-crystals due to interaction of fibroin with PVA molecular cha… Show more
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