Tech Session III: Manufacturing and Process Scale-Up
Sustainable Waste Silk: Sericin-Hyaluronic Acid Conjugates for Advanced Drug Delivery
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
11:05 AM – 11:16 AM EDT
Introduction: Waste silk sericin holds immense unexploited potential for developing novel drug delivery systems, making it a valuable resource in promoting a green economy [1,2]. This project aims to create an innovative biopolymer by conjugating sericin with hyaluronic acid, a polysaccharide widely used in biomedical applications, through Michael Addition, a sustainable green chemistry reaction [3]. By valorizing byproducts of the silk industry, this eco-friendly biomaterial supports waste reduction while offering groundbreaking possibilities for sustainable, advanced drug delivery system formulations.
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity, participants will know
Examine sericin potential from waste silk as a sustainable biopolymer for drug delivery systems
Explore the role of green chemistry, as Michael Addition, in creating eco-friendly biomaterials
Analyze the functional properties of (nano)hydrogels for applications in sustainable innovations
