Silkderived
Silkderived is a term used to describe materials, compounds, and products derived from silk proteins, typically the biopolymers fibroin and sericin, through processing and modification. It encompasses a range of silk-based polymers and composites designed for applications in biomedicine, textiles, and industrial uses. Silkderived materials leverage the natural properties of silk, including biocompatibility, strength, and controllable degradation.
Production and processing methods involve isolating silk proteins from natural silk fibers obtained from silkworm cocoons,
Key properties of silkderived materials include tunable mechanical performance, high toughness, and adjustable degradation rates. Crystallinity
Applications are broad and include biomedical uses such as sutures, tissue engineering scaffolds, wound dressings, and
Research and regulation vary by application, with ongoing work to improve scalable production, refine functionalization techniques,