Production and Physicochemical Characterization of Microspheres Made from Sericin and Alginate Blend

Sericin is a protein extracted from silkworm´s cocoons (Bombyx mori) and sodium alginate is an anionic polysaccharide found in species of marine brown algae. Both are biomaterials usually studied because of their biodegradability and biocompatibility properties that enable the use of these materials...

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Main Authors: T.L. da Silva, A.C. da Silva Junior, M.G.A. Vieira, M.L. Gimenes, M.G.C. da Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AIDIC Servizi S.r.l. 2014-08-01
Series:Chemical Engineering Transactions
Online Access:https://www.cetjournal.it/index.php/cet/article/view/5409