Insights Into Cold Atmospheric Plasma Triggered Self‐Assembly of Keratin Protein
Plasma Processes and Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 13, 2025
ABSTRACT
Cold
Atmospheric
Plasma
(CAP)
is
a
novel
method
for
biomaterial
fabrication,
inducing
physicochemical
changes
in
biomolecules.
Keratin,
an
industrial
waste
product
valued
its
biocompatibility
and
biodegradability,
formed
self‐assembled
structures
under
CAP
treatment,
as
revealed
by
SEM.
Zeta
analysis
showed
increased
surface
charge,
while
TGA
XRD
confirmed
enhanced
crystallinity
with
sharp‐edged
nanocrystalline
structures.
Unique
self‐assembly
behaviors
were
observed
un‐dialyzed
dialyzed
keratin.
modified
keratin's
through
reactive
oxygen
nitrogen
species
(RONS),
physical
without
altering
chemical
structure
or
native
conformation.
This
highlights
CAP's
potential
to
tailor
keratin
properties
specific
applications.
Language: Английский
Keratin eutectogel as a strain sensor: Towards environmentally friendly technologies
European Polymer Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 113791 - 113791
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
From nanostructure to function: hierarchical functional structures in chitin and keratin
Zeitschrift für Physikalische Chemie,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 17, 2025
Abstract
Chitin
and
keratin
are
naturally
abundant
biopolymers.
They
hold
significant
potential
for
sustainable
applications
due
to
their
chemical
structure,
(nano)structural
properties,
biodegradability
nontoxicity.
Chitin,
a
polysaccharide
contained
in
exoskeletons
of
arthropods
the
cell
walls
fungi,
forms
strong
hydrogen
bonds
that
confer
mechanical
stability,
which
is
ideal
use
protective
structures
lightweight
composites.
Keratin,
fibrous
protein
found
vertebrate
epithelial
tissues
such
as
wool,
feathers
hair,
characterized
by
its
high
sulfur
content
formation
disulfide
bonds,
provide
both
strength
flexibility.
Utilizing
chitin
waste
materials
from
food
industry,
shrimp
shells,
chicken
sheep
offers
an
eco-friendly
alternative
synthetic
leverages
inherent
biocompatibility.
Additionally
common
macroscale
reuse
fertilizer
or
livestock
feed,
using
functional
adds
further
uses
these
versatile
materials.
The
increasingly
being
utilized
specifically
superior
structural
properties
resulting
nanoscale
functionalities.
exhibit
excellent
thermal
insulation
making
them
suitable
energy-efficient
building
Their
colours
(e.g.,
butterflies
birds),
arising
micro-
arrangements,
offer
non-fading
colouration
textiles
coatings
without
need
potentially
harmful
dyes.
Additionally,
biopolymers
yet
packaging,
consumer
products,
–
when
smartly
structured
even
passive
radiative
cooling
applications.
Biomimetic
designs
based
on
promise
advancements
across
multiple
fields
harnessing
natural
converting
into
high-value
thereby
addressing
recycling
issues
promoting
sustainability.
Language: Английский
Trends in Protein Derived Materials for Wound Care Applications
Biomaterials Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Natural
resource
based
polymers,
especially
those
derived
from
proteins,
have
attracted
significant
attention
for
their
potential
utilization
in
advanced
wound
care
applications.
Protein
materials
provide
superior
biocompatibility,
biodegradability,
and
other
functionalities
compared
to
conventional
dressings.
The
effectiveness
of
various
fabrication
techniques,
such
as
electrospinning,
phase
separation,
self-assembly,
ball
milling,
is
examined
the
context
developing
protein-based
healing.
These
methods
produce
a
wide
range
forms,
including
hydrogels,
scaffolds,
sponges,
films,
bioinspired
nanomaterials,
each
designed
specific
types
wounds
different
stages
This
review
presents
comprehensive
analysis
recent
research
that
investigates
transformation
proteins
into
healing
Our
focus
on
essential
keratin,
collagen,
gelatin,
silk,
zein,
albumin,
we
emphasize
distinct
traits
roles
management.
Protein-based
show
promising
biomedical
engineering,
offering
improved
capabilities
reduced
risks
infection.
It
crucial
explore
use
these
clinical
settings
while
also
addressing
challenges
may
arise
commercialization
future.
Language: Английский