Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 8, 2025
Abstract
Adding
organic
amendments
to
agricultural
systems
as
sustainable
practices
is
one
of
the
most
important
stages
toward
creating
a
more
and
environmentally
friendly
food
system.
By
increasing
soil
fertility
nutritional
content,
fertilizers
increase
plant
productivity.
Cation
Exchange
Capacity
(CEC)
vital
indicator
nutrient
availability,
which
considered
significant
chemical
parameters
that
affect
quality.
The
main
goals
present
study
were
generate
protein
lysate
from
discarded
feathers
(enriched
in
different
amino
acids)
through
solid-state
fermentation
using
Box-Behnken
design
(BBD).
Then,
assess
efficacy
hydrolyzed
feather
product
(as
an
amendment),
time,
N-P
on
soil-CEC
planted
with
maize
calcareous
utilizing
optimization
strategy
employed
central
composite
response
surface
methodology
(RSM).
results
revealed
concentration
customized
conditions
was
1173.53
µg
ml
−1
.
With
predicted
CEC
31.416
cmol
c
kg
,
ideal
circumstances
for
three
variables
under
investigation
hydrolysate,
fertilizer
20.147
soil,
27
days,
42.3%
recommended
dose,
respectively.
Using
keratin
hydrolysate
(20
soil)
amendment
significantly
improved
growth
maize.
leaf
area
(SA,
m
2
gm
)
increased
by
695%
37%
compared
control
(without
any
addition)
treatments
(100%
dose),
Keratin
production
value-added
applied
shows
synergistic
effect
parameters.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
123(5), P. 2112 - 2154
Published: June 30, 2022
For
each
kilogram
of
food
protein
wasted,
between
15
and
750
kg
CO2
end
up
in
the
atmosphere.
With
this
alarming
carbon
footprint,
waste
not
only
contributes
to
climate
change
but
also
significantly
impacts
other
environmental
boundaries,
such
as
nitrogen
phosphorus
cycles,
global
freshwater
use,
land
composition,
chemical
pollution,
biodiversity
loss.
This
contrasts
sharply
with
both
high
nutritional
value
proteins,
well
their
unique
physical
versatility,
which
enable
use
new
materials
innovative
technologies.
In
review,
we
discuss
how
can
be
efficiently
valorized
by
reintroduction
into
chain
supply
a
template
for
development
sustainable
technologies
allowing
it
exit
food-value
chain,
thus
alleviating
some
most
urgent
challenges.
We
showcase
three
immediate
significance
impact:
biodegradable
plastics,
water
purification,
renewable
energy.
discuss,
carefully
reviewing
current
state
art,
proteins
extracted
from
key
players
facilitate
these
furthermore
support
analysis
extant
literature
original
life
cycle
assessment
(LCA)
examples
run
ad
hoc
on
plant
animal
context
considered,
against
realistic
benchmarks,
quantitatively
demonstrate
efficacy
potential.
finally
conclude
review
an
outlook
comprehensive
management
is
anticipated
transform
its
footprint
positive
negative
and,
more
generally,
have
favorable
impact
several
important
planetary
boundaries.
Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 970 - 970
Published: March 17, 2023
Chronic
wounds
are
a
major
concern
for
global
health,
affecting
millions
of
individuals
worldwide.
As
their
occurrence
is
correlated
with
age
and
age-related
comorbidities,
incidence
in
the
population
set
to
increase
forthcoming
years.
This
burden
further
worsened
by
rise
antimicrobial
resistance
(AMR),
which
causes
wound
infections
that
increasingly
hard
treat
current
antibiotics.
Antimicrobial
bionanocomposites
an
emerging
class
materials
combine
biocompatibility
tissue-mimicking
properties
biomacromolecules
activity
metal
or
oxide
nanoparticles.
Among
these
nanostructured
agents,
zinc
(ZnO)
one
most
promising
its
microbicidal
effects
anti-inflammatory
properties,
as
source
essential
ions.
review
analyses
recent
developments
field
nano-ZnO–bionanocomposite
(nZnO-BNC)
materials—mainly
form
films,
but
also
hydrogel
electrospun
bandages—from
different
preparation
techniques
antibacterial
wound-healing
performances.
The
effect
ZnO
on
mechanical,
water
gas
barrier,
swelling,
optical,
thermal,
affinity,
drug-release
examined
linked
methods.
assays
over
wide
range
bacterial
strains
extensively
surveyed,
studies
finally
considered
provide
comprehensive
assessment
framework.
While
early
results
promising,
systematic
standardised
testing
procedure
comparison
still
lacking,
partly
because
not-yet
fully
understood
mechanism.
work,
therefore,
allowed,
hand,
determination
best
strategies
design,
engineering,
application
n-ZnO-BNC,
and,
other
identification
challenges
opportunities
future
research.
Journal of Composites Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
7(12), P. 506 - 506
Published: Dec. 4, 2023
This
comprehensive
review
explores
the
multifaceted
world
of
natural
fiber
applications
within
domain
composite
materials.
Natural
fibers
are
meticulously
examined
in
detail,
considering
their
diverse
origins,
which
encompass
plant-derived
(cellulose-based),
animal-derived
(protein-based),
and
even
mineral-derived
variations.
conducts
a
profound
analysis,
not
only
scrutinizing
chemical
compositions,
intricate
structures,
inherent
physical
properties
but
also
highlighting
wide-ranging
across
various
industries.
The
investigation
extends
to
composites
utilizing
mineral
or
polymer
matrices,
delving
into
synergistic
interplay
resulting
material
properties.
Furthermore,
this
does
limit
itself
intrinsic
attributes
ventures
realm
innovative
enhancements.
exploration
encompasses
augmentation
through
integration
fibers,
including
incorporation
nano-fillers,
offering
compelling
avenue
for
further
research
technological
development.
In
conclusion,
synthesizes
understanding
pivotal
role
It
brings
together
insights
from
properties,
practical
sectors.
As
final
curtain
is
drawn,
discourse
transcends
present
outline
trajectories
future
work
dynamic
arena
composites,
shedding
light
on
emerging
trends
that
promise
shape
course
scientific
industrial
advancements.
Journal of Biomaterials Science Polymer Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
35(6), P. 916 - 965
Published: Feb. 13, 2024
In
tissue
engineering
and
regenerative
medicine
applications,
the
utilization
of
bioactive
materials
has
become
a
routine
tool.
The
goal
is
to
create
new
organs
tissues
by
combining
cell
biology,
science,
reactor
engineering,
clinical
research.
As
part
growth
pattern
for
primary
cells
in
an
organ,
backing
material
frequently
used
as
supporting
material.
A
porous
three-dimensional
(3D)
scaffold
can
provide
with
optimal
conditions
proliferating,
migrating,
differentiating,
functioning
framework.
Optimizing
scaffolds'
structure
altering
their
surface
may
improve
adhesion
proliferation.
keratin-based
biomaterials
platform
been
developed
result
discoveries
made
over
past
century
extraction,
purification,
characterization
keratin
proteins
from
hair
wool
fibers.
Biocompatibility,
biodegradability,
intrinsic
biological
activity,
cellular
binding
motifs
make
attractive
biomaterial
scaffolds.
Scaffolds
have
extracted
because
capacity
self-assemble
polymerize
into
intricate
3D
structures.
this
review
article,
applications
scaffolds
different
including
bone,
skin,
nerve,
vascular
are
explained
based
on
common
methods
fabrication
such
electrospinning,
freeze-drying
process,
sponge
replication
method.
iScience,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
24(8), P. 102798 - 102798
Published: June 29, 2021
Keratin
is
a
highly
multifunctional
biopolymer
serving
various
roles
in
nature
due
to
its
diverse
material
properties,
wide
spectrum
of
structural
designs,
and
impressive
performance.
Keratin-based
materials
are
mechanically
robust,
thermally
insulating,
lightweight,
capable
undergoing
reversible
adhesion
through
van
der
Waals
forces,
exhibit
coloration
hydrophobic
surfaces.
Thus,
they
have
become
templates
for
bioinspired
designs
even
been
applied
as
functional
biomedical
applications
environmentally
sustainable
fiber-reinforced
composites.
This
review
aims
highlight
keratin's
remarkable
capabilities
biological
component,
source
design
inspiration,
an
engineering
material.
We
conclude
with
future
directions
the
exploration
keratinous
materials.
