Silkworm (Bombyx mori) cocoon vs. wild cocoon multi-layer structure and performance characterization
| Autor: | Liu Fujuan, Xi-Jia Zhang, Xin Li |
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| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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Materials science
biology silkworm cocoon Renewable Energy Sustainability and the Environment lcsh:Mechanical engineering and machinery 020209 energy 02 engineering and technology biology.organism_classification multi-layer structure Bombyx mori Air permeability specific surface fractal calculus 0202 electrical engineering electronic engineering information engineering lcsh:TJ1-1570 Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy Composite material Multi layer wild cocoon Moisture vapor transmission rate |
| Zdroj: | Thermal Science, Vol 23, Iss 4, Pp 2135-2142 (2019) |
| ISSN: | 2334-7163 0354-9836 |
| DOI: | 10.2298/tsci1904135l |
| Popis: | As protective shells for their biological functions against environmental damage and attack by natural predators, the silkworm (Bombyx mori) cocoon and its wild partner have distinctive multi-layer structures, which are systematically studied in this paper by the SEM, the thermogravimetric analyzer, and the Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Their mechanical properties are also investigated for the whole hierarchy and each cascade as well. In order to better demonstrate the superior survivability of cocoons in harsh environments, air permeability and moisture vapor transmission rate of the silkworm cocoon are tested. The results show the silkworm cocoons have excellent air permeability and moisture vapor transmission rate. A better understanding of different cocoons? bio-functions will be of particular importance to design thermal textiles and provide better comfort and safety for clothing in future. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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