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Materials researched for waste valorization

review Keratin 2021

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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review Nacre & calcium carbonate 2020

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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lab Hydroxyapatite 2012

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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lab Silica 2002

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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lab Hydroxyapatite 1999

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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