Organic-Inorganic Hybridization of Silkworm Cocoon Filaments Using Nano Pastes of Silica-Phosphate-M (M = Cu, Fe, or Al).

Inorganic-organic hybrid biomaterials have recently attracted much attention because of their widespread use. Silkworm cocoon filaments resulting from sericulture as prospective nanobiomaterials need to be improved, and their properties need to be used for broader purposes. This study was aimed at investigating methods for siliconization of silkworm cocoon filaments and characterizing their cocoon filament properties in terms of their yarn quality, natural dyeing, and antibacterial properties.