A new sustainable method has been developed to break down keratins, transforming leftover wool and feathers into useful products. Every year, textile and meat-processing operations generate billions of tons of feathers, wool, and hair. These materials are rich in keratin, the tough, fibrous protein found in hair, skin, and nails. Converting this animal waste into […]
Source link
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
Emerging Investigator Series – Elizabeth Brisbois – Biomaterials Science Blog
Emerging Investigator Series – Elizabeth Brisbois 17 Oct 2023 Dr. Brisbois is an Associate Professor in the School of Chemical,…
Self-Healing and Antimicrobial – Scientists Develop New Material That Could Revolutionize the Growth of Human Tissue
UNSW Sydney researchers developed Trpzip, a synthetic hydrogel that mimics human tissue, offers antimicrobial properties, and avoids ethical concerns. Researchers…
Spicing Up Pathogen Defense: Scientists Transform Cinnamon Into Nanotech Antimicrobials
Cinnamon oil-based nanodevice effectively targets key pathogens, with potential uses in healthcare and food safety A team of researchers from…
Revolutionary 3D Printing Technology a “Game Changer” for Discovering and Manufacturing New Materials
A novel 3D printing method called high-throughput combinatorial printing (HTCP) has been created that significantly accelerates the discovery and production…