Turning food protein waste into sustainable technologies

M Peydayesh, M Bagnani, WL Soon… - Chemical …, 2022 - ACS Publications
For each kilogram of food protein wasted, between 15 and 750 kg of CO2 end up in the
atmosphere. With this alarming carbon footprint, food protein waste not only contributes to …

Biopolymer-based sustainable food packaging materials: challenges, solutions, and applications

KY Perera, AK Jaiswal, S Jaiswal - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
Biopolymer-based packaging materials have become of greater interest to the world due to
their biodegradability, renewability, and biocompatibility. In recent years, numerous …

Major factors affecting the characteristics of starch based biopolymer films

S Agarwal - European Polymer Journal, 2021 - Elsevier
Starch is the most important widely spread polysaccharide used for the synthesis of
biopolymer film. Renewable source, abundance, cost effectiveness and excellent film …

Biological importance and pharmaceutical significance of keratin: A review

A Sarma - International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2022 - Elsevier
Protein-based biomaterials have emerged as a promising alternative because of their
inherent cell-to-cell interaction, structural support, and cellular communications. Over the last …

Recent trends in nanocomposite packaging films utilising waste generated biopolymers: Industrial symbiosis and its implication in sustainability

Z Tabassum, A Mohan, N Mamidi… - IET …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Uncontrolled waste generation and management difficulties are causing chaos in the
ecosystem. Although it is vital to ease environmental pressures, right now there is no such …

Improving biochar properties through liquid-phase exfoliation of onion peel biochar doped with chicken feathers

AG Adeniyi, SS Emmanuel, MN Alharthi… - Surfaces and …, 2024 - Elsevier
In recent decades, heightened environmental awareness has spurred a global push for
innovative waste-to-wealth solutions. This study explores liquid-phase exfoliation as a …

Recovery of metallic oxide rich biochar from waste chicken feather

AG Adeniyi, SA Abdulkareem, CA Adeyanju… - Low-carbon Materials …, 2023 - Springer
Over the years, the devastating impact of climate change has become pronounced due to
inadequate regulation for waste disposal in a developing country like Nigeria. The chicken …

Advances in biomaterial production from animal derived waste

A Tarafdar, VK Gaur, N Rawat, PR Wankhade… - …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Animal derived waste, if not disposed properly, could pose a threat to the environment and
its inhabitants. Recent advancements in biotechnological and biomedical interventions have …

[HTML][HTML] Physicochemical and thermal characterization and antioxidant property of chicken feather keratin and ginger starch hybrid nanocomposite film

OM Oluba, DA Edeh, SI Ojeaburu… - Carbohydrate Polymer …, 2023 - Elsevier
The fabrication of starch-based nanocomposites is regarded as a sustainable method of
manufacturing ecologically favourable packaging materials in addition to their better …

Fabrication, characterization and antifungal evaluation of polyphenolic extract activated keratin starch coating on infected tomato fruits

OM Oluba, O Obokare, OA Bayo-Olorunmeke… - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
In recent times, the application of protein-based bio-composite edible films in postharvest
preservation of food and agricultural products is attracting increased attention due to their …