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March(1-3) 2024

Review on Nanotechnology Applications in Sericulture

Abstract

                                Recent decades have witnessed the transformative impact ofnanotechnology across various technology and industry sectors, usheringin significant improvements and, in some cases, revolutionary changes.Nanotechnology integrates progress achieved in chemistry, physics,materials science, and biotechnology to craft innovative materials withdistinctive properties attributable to their structuring at the nanometerscale. Sectors such as information technology, energy, environmentalscience, and transportation are all benefiting from nano-technologicaladvancements. The study investigated Spirulina-mediated titanium dioxidenanoparticle’s effects on silkworm economic traits. Characterizationrevealed uniform nanoparticles with a size of 97 nm. Silkworms fed with50 ppm concentration showed improved weight, cocoon traits, silk quality,and reduced renditta. This suggests the potential benefits of nanoparticletreatedmulberry leaves in sericulture.

Key words : Nanotechnology, Spirulina, Titanium dioxide, Silkworm growth and Development

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