Properties of waste silk short fiber/cellulose green composite films

Abstract

Green composites of waste silk short fibers/cellulose were prepared by dissolving cellulose in (7%NaOH/12%Urea) aqueous solution pre-cooled at −12°C. The effect of fiber loading on the tensile, optical, thermal degradation, and cell viability was studied. The interfacial bonding between the fibers and matrix was assessed using the fractograph.