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Composite panels utilizing microdust and coir pith for eco-friendly construction solutions
Composite panels utilizing microdust and coir pith for eco-friendly construction solution
Photoprotection by silk cocoons
A silk cocoon protects a silkworm during its pupal stage from various threats. We systematically investigated the role of fiber, sericin, and embedded crystals in the UV protection of a silk cocoon. Diffuse reflectance and UV absorbance were measured an