Keratin, a widely available natural protein, has garnered significant attention for its potential
in producing biomaterials across a diverse range of fields, including biomedical, textile …

Keratin, the naturally derived biomaterials have been developed and widely applied in many
different fields. Among the resources containing keratin, human hair is one of the most …

Keratin is a biopolymer with high potential for biomaterial production, being principally
investigated in hydrogel and film forms for use in tissue-engineering applications. Aiming to …

In pursuing sustainable thermal insulation solutions, this study explores the integration of
human hair and feather keratin with alginate. The aim is to assess its potential in thermal …

The poultry-processing industry generates large quantities of waste rich in keratin, a fibrous
protein representing around 90 wt% of chicken feathers, which is currently disposed of by …

Global wastes accumulate at an accelerating rate especially food and slaughterhouse waste
constituting a major proportion owing to inefficient management. The high protein …

In order to improve the efficiency of the building envelope and lower cooling and heating
demand, using eco-sustainable materials, such as recycled materials, could play a …