Ionic-liquid-processed keratin-based biocomposite films with cellulose and chitin for sustainable dye removal
Cariny Polesca, Helena Passos, Pedro Y. S. Nakasu, João A. P. Coutinho, Mara G. Freire, Jason P. Hallett
Abstract
Abundant biopolymers derived from wastes were used to prepare bio-based films, resulting in notable enhancements in their properties and promising potential as effective adsorbent materials.
Topics & Concepts
BiocompositeChitinCelluloseIonic liquidAdsorptionChemical engineeringMaterials scienceBiopolymerChitosanKeratinPolymer scienceNanotechnologyComposite materialChemistryPolymerComposite numberOrganic chemistryMedicineCatalysisPathologyEngineeringDyeing and Modifying Textile FibersEnzyme-mediated dye degradationAdvanced Cellulose Research Studies