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Green Composites Based on Animal Fiber and Their Applications for a Sustainable Future. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15030601. [PMID: 36771900 PMCID: PMC9919996 DOI: 10.3390/polym15030601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2022] [Revised: 01/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Global climate change is already affecting the environment, as glaciers are receding, ice on rivers and lakes is melting, plant and animal range`s have altering, and trees are blooming early. Therefore, focus has shifted towards sustainable materials. There is a growing desire for materials that have a unique combination of qualities that metals, polymers, and other materials cannot provide, therefore scientists are turning their focus to green composites. Green composites offer a wide range of uses in automotive, aerospace, and marine applications. Composites are multiphase resources with separate interfaces that contain chemically different materials. Composites are made up of a variety of materials that are distinct in nature, and they give a set of desirable features that are superior to those of their predecessors or parents. Natural fibers are less expensive, more readily available, rust-resistant, plentiful, nontoxic, and safe for human skin, eyes, and respiratory systems. Green composites are created by combining renewable fibers with polymers (matrix) to create a new class of composites known as "green composites." This review includes studies on various animal-based fibers and their applications. In this article, recent advancements in the field of these fibers and their composites of fibers are also discussed. The physical, chemical, and mechanical properties are also discussed in this paper. Moreover, the benefits and drawbacks of using these fibers are also discussed in detail. Finally, the paper gives an outline of the topic. The results from composites constructed from each fiber are provided, along with appropriate references for more in-depth analysis studies. This review is specially performed to strengthen the knowledge bank of the young researchers working in the field of natural composites.
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Preparation, characterization of feather protein-g-poly(sodium allyl sulfonate) and its application as a low-temperature adhesive to cotton and viscose fibers for warp sizing. Eur Polym J 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2020.109945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Li W, Wu Y, Wu J, Ni Q. Preparation, characterization of poly(acrylic acid)-g-feather protein-g-poly(methyl acrylate) and application in improving adhesion of protein to PLA fibers for sizing. REACT FUNCT POLYM 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2020.104607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Chen S, Hori N, Kajiyama M, Takemura A. Thermal responsive poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) grafted chicken feather keratin prepared via surface initiated aqueous Cu(0)-mediated RDRP: Synthesis and properties. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 153:364-372. [PMID: 32109472 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.02.277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2020] [Revised: 02/14/2020] [Accepted: 02/24/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Poultry chicken feather keratin was extracted and then modified for the fabrication of keratin-graft-PNIPAM copolymers. The keratin was well extracted from feather fiber and powdered. Subsequently, it underwent the surficial functionalization process with initiator groups. After the study conducted full disproportionation of Cu(I)Br/Me6Tren into Cu(0) and Cu(II)Br2 in the solvent, surface initiated aqueous Cu(0)-mediated reversible-deactivation radical polymerization (RDRP) of N-isopropylacrylamide (NIPAM) was performed in a methanol/water mixture solvent. The reaction was performed rapidly and efficiently, during which over 100% graft rate was achieved at 60 min. After 6 h reaction, 200% graft rate could be achieved. High graft rate (up to 287%) was achieved, and graft rate could be regulated by controlling the reaction time and the addition of monomer. The fabricated keratin-g-PNIPAM exhibited a rough surface. As revealed from the results of thermal analysis, the thermal stability of keratin-g-PNIPAM was enhanced noticeably compared with the original keratin. Besides, grafted PNIPAM chains exhibited a higher glass transition temperature. The grafted keratin particles displayed enhanced hydrophilicity. Keratin-g-PNIPAMs exhibit a lower LCST comparing to homopolymer and the flocculation in hot water behavior could be controlled by regulating graft rate.
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- Sikai Chen
- Department of Biomaterial Sciences, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 1-1-1 Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, Japan
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- Department of Biomaterial Sciences, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 1-1-1 Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, Japan
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- Graduate School of life and environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
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- Department of Biomaterial Sciences, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 1-1-1 Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, Japan.
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Chen S, Hori N, Kajiyama M, Takemura A. Graft modification of methyl acrylate onto chicken feather via surface initiated Cu(0)‐mediated reversible‐deactivation radical polymerization. J Appl Polym Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/app.48246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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- Sikai Chen
- Department of Biomaterial Sciences, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life SciencesThe University of Tokyo, 1‐1‐1 Yayoi, Bunkyo‐ku Tokyo 113‐8657 Japan
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- Department of Biomaterial Sciences, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life SciencesThe University of Tokyo, 1‐1‐1 Yayoi, Bunkyo‐ku Tokyo 113‐8657 Japan
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- Graduate School of Life and Environmental SciencesUniversity of Tsukuba, 1‐1‐1 Tennodai, Tsukuba Ibaraki 305‐8577 Japan
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- Department of Biomaterial Sciences, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life SciencesThe University of Tokyo, 1‐1‐1 Yayoi, Bunkyo‐ku Tokyo 113‐8657 Japan
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A Pilot Study on the Sound Absorption Characteristics of Chicken Feathers as an Alternative Sustainable Acoustical Material. SUSTAINABILITY 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/su11051476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This communication reports the results of a pilot study on the sound absorption characteristics of chicken feathers (CFs). Recently, demands for natural and sustainable materials have been extensively studied for acoustical purposes. CF has long been left wasted, however, they can be used for sound-absorbing purposes to improve acoustical environments as a sustainable and green acoustical material. In order to clarify their feasibility, samples of CF absorbers of various densities and thicknesses were prepared, and their sound absorption coefficients were measured by the standard impedance tube method. The measured results were also compared with those of conventional glass wools of the same densities and thicknesses. The results show that CFs have potentially good sound-absorption performance, which is similar to typical fibrous materials: increasing with frequency. Results of direct comparison with glass wool demonstrate that the absorption coefficients of CFs are comparable and, at some frequencies, somewhat higher than conventional glass wools in some cases. Additionally, the first step for searching a prediction method for the sound absorption performance of CFs, their flow resistivity was measured and a Delany–Bazley–Miki model was examined. However, the resultant flow resistivity was unexpectedly low, and the model gave only a much lower value than that measured. The reason for the discrepancies is the subject of a future study.
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Synthesis and fabrication of a keratin-conjugated insulin hydrogel for the enhancement of wound healing. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2019; 175:436-444. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2018.12.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2018] [Revised: 12/08/2018] [Accepted: 12/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Rasheed T, Bilal M, Zhao Y, Raza A, Shah SZH, Iqbal HMN. Physiochemical characteristics and bone/cartilage tissue engineering potentialities of protein-based macromolecules - A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 121:13-22. [PMID: 30291929 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2018] [Revised: 09/29/2018] [Accepted: 10/01/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Protein-based macromolecules such as keratin, silk fibroin, collagen, gelatin, and fibrin have emerged as potential candidate materials with unique structural and functional characteristics. Despite many advantages, the development of tissue-engineered constructs that can match the biological context of real tissue matrix remains a challenge in tissue engineering (TE). The tissue-engineered constructs should also support vascularization. Protein-based macromolecules, in pristine or combine form, provide a promising platform to engineer constructs with unique design and functionalities which are highly essential for an appropriate stimulation and differentiation of cells in a specific TE approach. However, much work remains to be undertaken with particular reference to in-depth interactions between constructed cues and target host tissues. Thus, modern advancements are emphasizing to understand critiques and functionalization of protein-based macromolecule that organize not only cellular activities but also tissue regenerations. In this review, numerous physicochemical, functional, and structural characteristics of protein-based macromolecules such as keratin, silk fibroin, collagen, gelatin, and fibrin are discussed. This review also presents the hope vs. hype phenomenon for tissue engineering. Later part of the review focuses on different requisite characteristics and their role in TE. The discussion presented here could prove highly useful for the construction of scaffolds with requisite features.
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- Tahir Rasheed
- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian 223003, China.
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- School of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian 223003, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, 200240 Shanghai, China
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Campus Monterrey, Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey, N.L. CP 64849, Mexico.
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Garrido T, Peñalba M, de la Caba K, Guerrero P. A more efficient process to develop protein films derived from agro-industrial by-products. Food Hydrocoll 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2017.11.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Sinkiewicz I, Staroszczyk H, Śliwińska A. Solubilization of keratins and functional properties of their isolates and hydrolysates. J Food Biochem 2018. [DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.12494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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- Izabela Sinkiewicz
- Department of Food Chemistry, Technology and Biotechnology; Gdansk University of Technology, G. Narutowicza 11/12; 80-233 Gdańsk Poland
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- Department of Food Chemistry, Technology and Biotechnology; Gdansk University of Technology, G. Narutowicza 11/12; 80-233 Gdańsk Poland
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- Department of Food Chemistry, Technology and Biotechnology; Gdansk University of Technology, G. Narutowicza 11/12; 80-233 Gdańsk Poland
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Subramaniam M, Sharma S, Gupta A, Abdullah N. Enhanced degradation properties of polypropylene integrated with iron and cobalt stearates and its synthetic application. J Appl Polym Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/app.46028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Malini Subramaniam
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Natural Resources; Universiti Malaysia Pahang; Gambang Pahang Malaysia 26300
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Natural Resources; Universiti Malaysia Pahang; Gambang Pahang Malaysia 26300
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Natural Resources; Universiti Malaysia Pahang; Gambang Pahang Malaysia 26300
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Natural Resources; Universiti Malaysia Pahang; Gambang Pahang Malaysia 26300
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Ma B, Sun Q, Yang J, Wizi J, Hou X, Yang Y. Degradation and regeneration of feather keratin in NMMO solution. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2017; 24:17711-17718. [PMID: 28601997 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-9410-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2017] [Accepted: 05/29/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Chicken feather, a potential source of keratin, is often disposed as waste material. Although some methods, i.e., hydrolysis, reduction, and oxidation, have been developed to isolate keratin for composites, it has been limited due to the rising environmental concerns. In this work, a green solvent N-methylmorpholine N-oxide (NMMO) was used to extract keratin from chicken feather waste. Eighty-nine percent of keratin was extracted using 75% NMMO solution. However, the result from size exclusion HPLC showed that most of the keratin degraded into polypeptide with molecular weight of 2189 and only 25.3% regenerated keratin was obtained with molecular weight of 14,485. Analysis of amino acid composition showed a severe damage to the disulfide bonds in keratin during the extraction procedure. Oxidization had an important effect on the reconstitution of the disulfide bonds, which formed a stable three-dimensional net structure in the regenerated keratins. Besides, Raman spectra, NMR, FT-IR, XRD, and TGA were used to characterize the properties of regenerated keratin and raw chicken feather. In the end, a possible mechanism was proposed based on the results.
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- Bomou Ma
- Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, College of textile and clothing, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, College of textile and clothing, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, College of textile and clothing, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, College of textile and clothing, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, College of textile and clothing, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- Department of Textiles, Merchandising & Fashion Design, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 234, HECO Building, Lincoln, NE, 68583-0802, USA.
- Department of Biological Systems Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 234, HECO Building, Lincoln, NE, 68583-0802, USA.
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Tomblyn S, Kneller EP, Walker SJ, Ellenburg MD, Kowalczewski CJ, Van Dyke M, Burnett L, Saul JM. Keratin hydrogel carrier system for simultaneous delivery of exogenous growth factors and muscle progenitor cells. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2016; 104:864-79. [PMID: 25953729 PMCID: PMC5565163 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.33438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2014] [Revised: 01/14/2015] [Accepted: 03/30/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Ideal material characteristics for tissue engineering or regenerative medicine approaches to volumetric muscle loss (VML) include the ability to deliver cells, growth factors, and molecules that support tissue formation from a system with a tunable degradation profile. Two different types of human hair-derived keratins were tested as options to fulfill these VML design requirements: (1) oxidatively extracted keratin (keratose) characterized by a lack of covalent crosslinking between cysteine residues, and (2) reductively extracted keratin (kerateine) characterized by disulfide crosslinks. Human skeletal muscle myoblasts cultured on coatings of both types of keratin had increased numbers of multinucleated cells compared to collagen or Matrigel(TM) and adhesion levels greater than collagen. Rheology showed elastic moduli from 10(2) to 10(5) Pa and viscous moduli from 10(1) to 10(4) Pa depending on gel concentration and keratin type. Kerateine and keratose showed differing rates of degradation due to the presence or absence of disulfide crosslinks, which likely contributed to observed differences in release profiles of several growth factors. In vivo testing in a subcutaneous mouse model showed that keratose hydrogels can be used to deliver mouse muscle progenitor cells and growth factors. Histological assessment showed minimal inflammatory responses and an increase in markers of muscle formation. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Biomed Mater Res Part B: Appl Biomater, 104B: 864-879, 2016.
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- Seth Tomblyn
- KeraNetics, LLC, Suite 168, 391 Technology Way, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
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- Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Wake Forest University Health Sciences, Winston-Salem, NC 27157
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- KeraNetics, LLC, Suite 168, 391 Technology Way, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
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- Virginia Tech-Wake Forest University School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, Blacksburg, VA 24061
- Department of Chemical, Paper, and Biomedical Engineering, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056
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- Virginia Tech-Wake Forest University School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, Blacksburg, VA 24061
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- KeraNetics, LLC, Suite 168, 391 Technology Way, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
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- Department of Chemical, Paper, and Biomedical Engineering, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056
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Du Y, Li S, Zhang Y, Rempel C, Liu Q. Treatments of protein for biopolymer production in view of processability and physical properties: A review. J Appl Polym Sci 2016. [DOI: 10.1002/app.43351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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- Yicheng Du
- Guelph Food Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada; 93 Stone Road West Guelph Ontario Canada N1G 5C9
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- Guelph Food Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada; 93 Stone Road West Guelph Ontario Canada N1G 5C9
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- Department of Food Science; University of Manitoba; Winnipeg Manitoba Canada R3T 2N2
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- Department of Food Science; University of Manitoba; Winnipeg Manitoba Canada R3T 2N2
- Canola Council of Canada; 400-167 Lombard Avenue Winnipeg Manitoba Canada R3B 0T6
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- Guelph Food Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada; 93 Stone Road West Guelph Ontario Canada N1G 5C9
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Reddy N. Non-food industrial applications of poultry feathers. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2015; 45:91-107. [PMID: 26092473 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2015.05.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2015] [Revised: 05/09/2015] [Accepted: 05/22/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Poultry feathers are one of the unique coproducts that have versatile applications ranging from composites, fibers, tissue engineering scaffolds, nano and micro particles, electronic devices and many others. Despite their low cost, abundant availability, wide applicability and unique properties, non-food industrial applications of feather keratin are very limited. Poor-thermoplasticity, difficulty in dissolving keratin and limited knowledge on the processability and properties of products developed are some of the limitations for the large scale use of feather/keratin. Nevertheless, increasing interests in using renewable and sustainable raw materials and need to decrease dependence on non-renewable petroleum resources make feathers an attractive raw material for bioproducts. This review provides an overview of the products developed from poultry feathers and their limitations and advantages.
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- Narendra Reddy
- Center for Emerging Technologies, Jain University, Jain Global Campus, Jakkasandra Post, Ramanagara District, Bengaluru 562112, India.
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Khajavi R, Rahimi MK, Abbasipour M, Brendjchi AH. Antibacterial nanofibrous scaffolds with lowered cytotoxicity using keratin extracted from quail feathers. J BIOACT COMPAT POL 2015. [DOI: 10.1177/0883911515598793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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This study aims to extract keratin from quail feather wastes and incorporate it with silver nanoparticles into a synthetic biodegradable polymer in order to fabricate a nanofibrous scaffold with improved biomedical properties. Polyvinyl alcohol was used as the host polymer and spinning dopes with different amounts (0, 0.15, and 0.75 wt %) of extracted keratin and the same amount of silver nanoparticles prepared in order to fabricate scaffolds. According to the results, the scaffolds with a higher amount of extracted keratin (i.e. 0.75 wt %) provided less bead formation and more uniformity; also, they gave 99.9% and 98% of the antibacterial activity against gram negative ( Escherichia coli) and gram positive ( Staphylococcus aureus) bacteria, respectively. The analysis of the biological response of fibroblast cells cultured on the synthetic scaffolds exhibited remarkable improvement in comparison to the pristine (polyvinyl alcohol-Ag) scaffolds. This article concludes that the addition of extracted keratin into a polymeric matrix (polyvinyl alcohol) can improve both antibacterial properties and cell viability for the resultant scaffolds, and this qualifies them as potent candidates for biomedical applications.
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- Ramin Khajavi
- Department of Textile Engineering, South Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Tehran Medical Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Textile Engineering, Yazd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Textile Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Tran CD, Mututuvari TM. Cellulose, chitosan, and keratin composite materials. Controlled drug release. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2015; 31:1516-26. [PMID: 25548871 PMCID: PMC4318626 DOI: 10.1021/la5034367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2014] [Revised: 12/29/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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A method was developed in which cellulose (CEL) and/or chitosan (CS) were added to keratin (KER) to enable [CEL/CS+KER] composites to have better mechanical strength and wider utilization. Butylmethylimmidazolium chloride ([BMIm(+)Cl(-)]), an ionic liquid, was used as the sole solvent, and because the [BMIm(+)Cl(-)] used was recovered, the method is green and recyclable. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy results confirm that KER, CS, and CEL remain chemically intact in the composites. Tensile strength results expectedly show that adding CEL or CS into KER substantially increases the mechanical strength of the composites. We found that CEL, CS, and KER can encapsulate drugs such as ciprofloxacin (CPX) and then release the drug either as a single or as two- or three-component composites. Interestingly, release rates of CPX by CEL and CS either as a single or as [CEL+CS] composite are faster and independent of concentration of CS and CEL. Conversely, the release rate by KER is much slower, and when incorporated into CEL, CS, or CEL+CS, it substantially slows the rate as well. Furthermore, the reducing rate was found to correlate with the concentration of KER in the composites. KER, a protein, is known to have secondary structure, whereas CEL and CS exist only in random form. This makes KER structurally denser than CEL and CS; hence, KER releases the drug slower than CEL and CS. The results clearly indicate that drug release can be controlled and adjusted at any rate by judiciously selecting the concentration of KER in the composites. Furthermore, the fact that the [CEL+CS+KER] composite has combined properties of its components, namely, superior mechanical strength (CEL), hemostasis and bactericide (CS), and controlled drug release (KER), indicates that this novel composite can be used in ways which hitherto were not possible, e.g., as a high-performance bandage to treat chronic and ulcerous wounds.
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- Chieu D. Tran
- Department of Chemistry, Marquette University,
P.O. Box 1881, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Marquette University,
P.O. Box 1881, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201, United States
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Dou Y, Huang X, Zhang B, He M, Yin G, Cui Y. Preparation and characterization of a dialdehyde starch crosslinked feather keratin film for food packaging application. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c4ra15469j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Crosslink effects of dialdehyde starch on the mechanical properties, water-resistance, compatability, micromorphology, and water vapor barrier property of feather keratin films.
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- Yao Dou
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Northwestern Polytechnical University
- Xian
- China
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- Green Chemical Engineering Institute
- Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering
- Guangzhou
- China
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- Green Chemical Engineering Institute
- Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering
- Guangzhou
- China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Northwestern Polytechnical University
- Xian
- China
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- Green Chemical Engineering Institute
- Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering
- Guangzhou
- China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Northwestern Polytechnical University
- Xian
- China
- Guangzhou Vocational College of Science and Technology
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