Silk Fiber: A Potential Fiber In Polymer Composite Material: A Brief Review

Abstract

Silk is an ancient material used in textile industry as a lavish handloom. It has become a symbol of status in many developed countries. Due to the presence of various proteins and amino groups, its functionality in medical application such as suturing material,
scaffolds, nerve generation, tissue engineering is highly praised. Besides, its importance in agriculture has been observed as a vital one. However, the strength of silk fiber has been commendable to reinforced it in polymer matrix for the development of strong
composites. The journey of the present article starts with some basic information of silk containing its physical properties. Then, the types of silk cultivated were summarized. In the last section, the composites based on silk were discussed for physical, mechanical and
wear behaviour.