Biocompatibility, Morphology, and Chemical Elements Composition of Indigenous Indonesian Wild Silkmoth Cocoon for Future Application in the Field of Biomaterial

Abstract

Morphology of two indigenous Indonesian wild silkworm cocoons from the species of Cricula trifenestrata and Attacus atlas were identified and compared with common silkworm cocoon of Bombyx mori that was also grown in Indonesia. The equipment that was utilized for identification processes was scanning electron microscope (SEM). The Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBs) was used to identify the elements composition in the respective silkworm cocoon. The cell from the Type of U-2 OS was used for test of biocompatibility of the silkworm cocoon under cell culturing. The morphologies are presented in the report and the chemical element compositions are reported respectively. It is Interesting to be explored that both Indonesian wild silkworm cocoon have good biocompatibility as the domesticated silkworm Bombyx mori.