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Aug 2026
Silkworm Sericin: A Novel Biopolymer with Multifaceted Applications
Sericulture is an important agro-based enterprise that supports rural livelihoods, with silk valued for its superior physicochemical properties. Silk fibres consist mainly of fibroin and sericin, the latter being removed during degumming and often discarded as industrial waste, contributing to environmental pollution....
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