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Preparation, characterization and application of keratin based green biofilms from waste chicken feathers

Author: Tesfaye, T ; Sithole, Bishop B ; Ramjugernath, D Date: Aug 2018 Landfill disposal of synthetic plastics poses one of the biggest threats to the environment due to their non-biodegradability. This problem can be solved by production and use of biodegradable polymers instead. Feathers are a renewable, ... Read more
Valorisation of chicken feathers: a review on recycling and recovery route—current status and future prospects

Author: Tesfaye, T ; Sithole, Bishop B ; Ramjugernath, D Date: Dec 2017 Worldwide, the poultry meat processing industry generates large quantities of feather by-products that amount to 40 × 109 kg annually. The feathers are considered wastes although small amounts are often processed into valuable products such ... Read more
Valorisation of waste chicken feathers: Optimisation of keratin extraction from waste chicken feathers by sodium bisulphite, sodium dodecyl sulphate and urea

Author: Khumalo, Mduduzi ; Sithole, Bishop B ; Tesfaye, Tamrat Date: May 2020 Extraction of keratin from keratinous waste materials, such as chicken feathers, has been identified as the favourable approach in beneficiation of this biomass. The chemical extractions of keratin by reducing agents are usually preferred ... Read more

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Browsing Journal Articles by Subject "Keratin"

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