Uses for keratin waste
A review of valorising keratin waste biomass and its potential applications.
As reported in: Chaitanya Reddy, Khilji, Gupta et al. (2021). Valorization of keratin waste biomass and its potential applications. Journal of Water Process Engineering. doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2020.101707
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Eggshell and seashell fillers
A review of waste eggshell and seashell calcium carbonate as fillers in polymer composites.
As reported in: Owuamanam, Cree (2020). Progress of Bio-Calcium Carbonate Waste Eggshell and Seashell Fillers in Polymer Composites: A Review. Journal of Composites Science. doi:10.3390/jcs4020070
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Hydroxyapatite from fish bones
Obtained biological hydroxyapatite from fish bones.
Built / tested: hydroxyapatite powder
As reported in: Boutinguiza, Pou, Comesaña et al. (2012). Biological hydroxyapatite obtained from fish bones. Materials Science and Engineering: C. doi:10.1016/j.msec.2011.11.021
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Silica from rice husk ash
Rice husk ash as an alternative source for producing active silica.
Built / tested: silica powder
As reported in: Della, Kühn, Hotza (2002). Rice husk ash as an alternate source for active silica production. Materials Letters. doi:10.1016/s0167-577x(02)00879-0
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Hydroxyapatite from eggshells
Synthesised hydroxyapatite from eggshells.
Built / tested: hydroxyapatite powder
As reported in: Rivera, Araiza, Brostow et al. (1999). Synthesis of hydroxyapatite from eggshells. Materials Letters. doi:10.1016/s0167-577x(99)00118-4
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