Title: Sustainable Development of a Non-Cocoon Bombyx mori Silk Gland Route for Scalable Silk Material Fabrication
Candidate: Norihiro Yoshida
Degree: Doctor of Agriculture 博士（農学）
Institution: Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
Graduate School: Bio-Applications and Systems Engineering 生物システム応用科学府
Date: 10 February 2025 (Monday) 10:30
Location: BASE 1F Meeting Room (TUAT Koganei campus)
Presentation Overview:
This study introduces an innovative non-cocoon route for silk material production, addressing critical challenges in bioplastics manufacturing. The study demonstrates a novel method of extracting silk proteins directly from silkworm silk glands using milling techniques.
Key Research Highlights:
First successful method of obtaining silk proteins without traditional cocoon processing
Potential reduction in energy consumption and chemical usage
Promising applications in bioplastics, cell culture, and advanced materials
All interested faculty, researchers, and students are cordially invited to attend.
Supervisor: Prof. Wuled Lenggoro and Thesis Committee: Profs. Shinya Kajita, Taishi Umezawa, Takeshi Suzuki, Kazuya Nakata
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