METHODS OF EXTRACTING SERICIN FROM NATURAL SILK WASTE.

An indispensable element in enhancing the technological efficacy of the silk industry lies in the refinement of cocoon raw material processing, particularly in augmenting the yield of raw silk. Equally significant is the comprehensive utilization of byproducts stemming from natural silk production, given that the current waste output per kilogram of raw silk exceeds one kilogram. Merely a third of the total fibrous waste derived from natural silk is repurposed for silk yarn production, with the majority being exported overseas due to the absence of efficient disposal techniques and insufficient manufacturing capacity. This underscores the technical, economic, and scientific viability of advancing endeavors in integrated waste management, encompassing the creation of biologically active compounds, novel protein and non protein derivatives from natural silk remnants, and their application across diverse sectors of the domestic economy. This trajectory appears to be a promising avenue, setting the stage for the pertinence of the chosen research focus.