Preparation and characterization of Eri (Philosamia ricini) Silk Fibroin powder

Journal of Applied Sciences

Volumn 9, Issue 16, 2009, Pages 2992-2995

  Yaowalak, S ^a   Wilaiwan, S ^a   Prasong, S ^a  

^a MAHASARAKHAM UNIVERSITY   (Thailand)

Author keywords

Secondary structure; Silk fibroin; Silk powder; Thermal decomposition

Indexed keywords

CONFORMATIONAL STRUCTURES; FREEZE DRYING METHOD; MICROMETER SIZES; SECONDARY STRUCTURES; SILK FIBROIN; SILK POWDERS; THERMAL BEHAVIORS; THERMO-GRAVIMETRIC;

DECOMPOSITION; PYROLYSIS;

THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES;

EID: 68949207803     PISSN: 18125654     EISSN: 18125662     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3923/jas.2009.2992.2995     Document Type: Article

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