The Importance of Nanotechnology on Sericulture as a Promising
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Nano science refers to the science and discipline and nanotechnology refers to the applied part of it including the engineering to control, manipulate and structure the matter at an unimaginably small scale i.e., nanoscale. This scale is also referred to as the ‘atomic’ or ‘molecular’ scale which is 100 nanometers or smaller. Nanotechnology is an emerging interdisciplinary area that is expected to have wide-ranging implications in all fields of science and technology such as energy and aerospace, electronics, material science, medicine, mechanics, optics, plastics, and textiles. Although Nanotechnology is still in its infancy stage and it has a bright future in the sericulture sector such as protection from plant and silkworm diseases (Silver and Magnesium Oxide), improving the performance of textiles like fiber quality (Nanofiber) and fibroin quality, quality of cocoons, nanocomposite fibers. Nanoparticle application during conventional textile processing techniques like finishing, coating, and dyeing enhances product performance. This review discusses applications of Nanotechnology in Sericulture. It also provides information on identified properties of Nano textile.