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Physical Characterization of Indonesian Eri Silk Fiber Derived from Novel Strains of Samia cynthia ricini

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Eri silk fibers are produced by the silkworm Samia cynthia ricini, which has been extensively cultivated in several tropical countries due to its adaptability to elevated temperatures and humidity, as well as the ample availability of its food sources. Currently, we have developed six new strains of S. ricini with extraordinary cocoon productivity and the ability to survive in marginal/extreme areas (high temperature and low humidity), namely Joglo, Jopati, Pasopati, Prasojo, Progo, and Tawang strains, respectively. This research analyzes the physical characterization of these Eri silk fibers, including the thermal characteristics, crystallinity structure, morphology, and functional groups of the silk fibers. The surface morphology of the degummed Eri silk fibers reveals the presence of separated fiber filaments with a smooth surface, ranging in diameter from 14 – 33 µm. The tensile strength and elongation of the silk fibers from the new strains do not show a significant difference (P > 0.05 %), around 350 – 497 MPa and 15 – 26 %, respectively. In addition, the Fourier transform infrared spectrometer was also utilized to investigate the structural differences of Eri silk fibers. The results show absorption bands at 1623 cm-1, 1513 cm-1, 1219 cm-1, and 703 cm-1 indicating vibration of C=O (Amide I), N–H (Amide II), and C–N (Amide III) groups indicate the presence of β-sheet structures in the silk fibers. X-ray diffractograms of Eri silk fibers show peaks at 16.54° and 20.40° that correspond to the β-sheet crystalline structure. The new strain fibers have no significant structural disparities compared to the general S. ricini silk fibers. The thermal characteristics of the Eri silk fibers from the new strains are similar, with water removal occurring at temperatures around 100 to 125 °C and degradation temperatures around 369 – 373 °C. However, the Pasopati strain exhibits the highest heat capacity increment (ΔCp), 1.266 J g-1 °C-1. Based on the comparative results, Eri silk fiber from novel strains of S. ricini reported can be utilized more extensively in the textile industry and biomaterial applications.

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10.21608/ejchem.2023.220190.8212

Keywords

Eri silk, physical characterization, novel strain, Samia cynthia ricini

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First Name

Marlin

Last Name

Maldia

MiddleName

Putri

Affiliation

Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Math and Natural Science, IPB University, Jl. Tanjung Kampus IPB Dramaga Bogor, West Java 16680, Indonesia

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marlinmaldia@apps.ipb.ac.id

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Bogor

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First Name

Noviyan

Last Name

Darmawan

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Department of Chemistry, IPB University Indonesia

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noviyandarmawan@apps.ipb.ac.id

City

Bogor

Orcid

0000-0002-0197-6094

First Name

Yuni

Last Name

Endrawati

MiddleName

Cahya

Affiliation

Department of Animal Science and Technology, Faculty of Animal Science, IPB University

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y-cahya@apps.ipb.ac.id

City

Bogor

Orcid

0000-0001-5246-4390

First Name

Irma

Last Name

Suparto

MiddleName

Herawati

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Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Math and Natural Science, IPB University, Jl. Tanjung Kampus IPB Dramaga Bogor, West Java 16680, Indonesia

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irmasu@apps.ipb.ac.id

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Bogor

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0000-0003-1682-6467

First Name

Firda

Last Name

Syamani

MiddleName

Aulya

Affiliation

Research Center for Biomass and Bioproducts, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Jalan Raya Bogor Km. 46, Cibinong, Bogor, West Java 16911, Indonesia

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fird003@brin.go.id

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Bogor

Orcid

0000-0003-2765-8120

First Name

Ronny

Last Name

Noor

MiddleName

Rachman

Affiliation

Department of Animal Production and Technology, Faculty of Animal Science, IPB University, Jl. Agatis Kampus IPB Dramaga Bogor, West Java 16680, Indonesia

Email

ronny_noor@apps.ipb.ac.id

City

Bogor

Orcid

0000-0001-8795-2992

Volume

67

Article Issue

4

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45406

Issue Date

2024-04-01

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2023-07-04

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2024-04-01

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55

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63

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0449-2285

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2357-0245

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Egyptian Journal of Chemistry

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https://ejchem.journals.ekb.eg/

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Physical Characterization of Indonesian Eri Silk Fiber Derived from Novel Strains of Samia cynthia ricini

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30 Dec 2024