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Review

Research Progress on Comprehensive Utilization of Silkworm Excrement Bioresource

by
Rongxiang Xue
1,
Yu Li
1,
Xiaoqiang Shen
1 and
Yongqi Shao
1,2,3,*
1
Institute of Sericulture and Apiculture, College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
2
Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Bee Resource Utilization and Innovation of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310058, China
3
Key Laboratory for Molecular Animal Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Hangzhou 310058, China
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Resources 2025, 14(8), 128; https://doi.org/10.3390/resources14080128
Submission received: 22 June 2025 / Revised: 30 July 2025 / Accepted: 7 August 2025 / Published: 11 August 2025
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Abstract

With the vigorous development of sericulture, the traditional labor-intensive small-scale silkworm rearing has been progressively transformed into a large-scale mechanized system. Consequently, silkworm factories can produce cocoons continuously throughout the year. However, this intensive production pattern generates a substantial amount of silkworm excrement. If not managed properly or disposed indiscriminately, silkworm excrement can lead to severe environmental pollution. In recent years, increasing attention has been paid to the comprehensive utilization of this bioresource. Numerous studies have explored its potential in a wide range of applications. This review systematically summarizes current research on silkworm excrement utilization, particularly focusing on its fundamental characteristics, key technologies, and application areas. Future efforts should aim to promote efficient resource recycling and support the development of sericulture.
Keywords: silkworm excrement; waste; resource utilization; circular economic system silkworm excrement; waste; resource utilization; circular economic system

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Xue, R.; Li, Y.; Shen, X.; Shao, Y. Research Progress on Comprehensive Utilization of Silkworm Excrement Bioresource. Resources 2025, 14, 128. https://doi.org/10.3390/resources14080128

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Xue R, Li Y, Shen X, Shao Y. Research Progress on Comprehensive Utilization of Silkworm Excrement Bioresource. Resources. 2025; 14(8):128. https://doi.org/10.3390/resources14080128

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Xue, Rongxiang, Yu Li, Xiaoqiang Shen, and Yongqi Shao. 2025. "Research Progress on Comprehensive Utilization of Silkworm Excrement Bioresource" Resources 14, no. 8: 128. https://doi.org/10.3390/resources14080128

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Xue, R., Li, Y., Shen, X., & Shao, Y. (2025). Research Progress on Comprehensive Utilization of Silkworm Excrement Bioresource. Resources, 14(8), 128. https://doi.org/10.3390/resources14080128

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