Studying the Arsenic Absorption by Keratin Protein Extracted from Human Hair

The study investigated the arsenic absorption capability of keratin protein extracted from human hair, aiming to explore its potential as a water purifier. Human hair, typically a waste product, was used to create a matrix for studying the absorption of trivalent arsenic. The research employed various characterization techniques, including Electrophoresis, X-Ray Diffraction, and Scanning Electron Microscopy, to analyze the extracted protein. The findings suggested that human hair could effectively absorb arsenic, indicating its potential utility in removing arsenic from water, particularly in its challenging trivalent form.