Abstract
Composite silk yarns were prepared by in-situ polymerization of two monomers - acrylamide and sodium acrylate with the aid of lithium bromide. The swelling of silk in lithium bromide solutions was observed under optical microscope. These composite yarns were characterized on morphology, tensile properties and water absorption. Typical porous structure was observed in the composite yarns. The silk yarn's tensile properties were improved remarkably in both dry and wet states. The composite yarns showed higher water absorption than the raw silk. These modified silk yarns have potential applications such as wound dressing and dermal reconstruction.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Textile Bioengineering and Informatics Symposium Proceedings 2014 - 7th Textile Bioengineering and Informatics Symposium, TBIS 2014, in conjunction with the 5th Asian Protective Clothing Conference, APCC 2014 |
Publisher | Binary Information Press |
Pages | 60-63 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2014 |
Event | 7th Textile Bioengineering and Informatics Symposium, TBIS 2014, in conjunction with the 5th Asian Protective Clothing Conference, APCC 2014 - The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Duration: 6 Aug 2014 → 8 Aug 2014 |
Conference
Conference | 7th Textile Bioengineering and Informatics Symposium, TBIS 2014, in conjunction with the 5th Asian Protective Clothing Conference, APCC 2014 |
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Country/Territory | Hong Kong |
City | Hong Kong |
Period | 6/08/14 → 8/08/14 |
Keywords
- Absorbent yarn
- Flexibility
- In-situ polymerization
- Silk
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Bioengineering
- Biomaterials