Title of article :
A novel inexpensive method for preparation of silk nanofibers from cocoons
Author/Authors :
Vojoudi ، Elham Department of Tissue Engineering Regenerative Medicine - Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine - Iran University of Medical Sciences , Ai ، Jafar Department of Tissue Engineering Regenerative Medicine - Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine - Iran University of Medical Sciences , Baghaban Eslaminejad ، Mohamadreza Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology - Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology - Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research ( ACECR) , Azami ، Mahmood Department of Tissue Engineering Regenerative Medicine - Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine - Iran University of Medical Sciences , Kajbafzadeh ، Abdol-Mohammad Department of Physical Therapy - Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Pediatric Center of Excellence - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Ebrahimi ، Somayeh Department of Tissue Engineering Regenerative Medicine - Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine - Iran University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
This study introduces a novel method for the production of silk nano-fibers via employing a mechanical and straightforward alternative to other toxic and costly chemical approaches. For this purpose, silk nano-fibers were separated from the cocoon using mechanical homogenizer and probe ultrasound. After the preparation of silk nanofibers, the product was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy. The results were then evaluated in comparison with previous techniques and the advantages of the proposed method were investigated.
Keywords :
Silk , nano , fiber , physical technique , mechanical homogenizer
Journal title :
Eurasian Chemical Communications
Journal title :
Eurasian Chemical Communications
