Production and Characterization of Human Hair Keratin Bioplastic Films With Novel Plasticizers

    January 2024 in “ Scientific reports (Nature Publishing Group) ”
    A. Shubha, Gupta Sharmita, Lakhani Anita
    Studysummary This study explored using keratin extracted from human hair waste to create biodegradable bioplastic films, revealing promising potential for applications in packaging and disposable items due to their uniform surface morphology and ability to degrade with keratinophilic fungi.
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