Keratin is an insoluble and protein-rich epidermal material found in eg feather, wool, hair. It
is produced in substantial amounts as co-product from poultry processing plants and pig …

Composting technology has become invaluable in stabilization of municipal waste due to its
environmental compatibility. In this review, different types of composting methods reportedly …

Composting is a promising source of new organisms and thermostable enzymes that may be
helpful in environmental management and industrial processes. Here we present results of …

People have exploited the biocatalytic potential of microorganisms for centuries to produce
wine, vinegar, bread, and so forth without understanding their biochemical basis. Microbial …

Microbes belonging to the phylum Actinobacteria are prolific sources of antibiotics, clinically
useful bioactive compounds and industrially important enzymes. The focus of the current …

The continuous growth of poultry industry results in an increased amount of waste provided
from both production facilities and processing plants. The processing of poultry meat results …

The search for novel renewable products over synthetics hallmarked this decade and those
of the recent past. Most economies that are prospecting on biodiversity for improved bio …

Feathers account for 5–7% of the total weight of chicken have become one of the major
pollutants due to their recalcitrant nature. Feather which is constituted of 90% keratin can be …

Feathers are a major by-product of the poultry industry. They are mainly composed of
keratins which have wide applications in different fields. Due to the increasing production of …

Proteases are ubiquitous enzymes that occur in various biological systems ranging from
microorganisms to higher organisms. Microbial proteases are largely utilized in various …