Sustainable keratin recovery process using a bio-based ionic liquid aqueous solution and its techno-economic assessment
Cariny Polesca, Amir Al Ghatta, Helena Passos, João A. P. Coutinho, Jason P. Hallett, Mara G. Freire
Abstract
A sustainable process for keratin recovery from chicken feathers using a bio-based ionic liquid was developed. The minimum selling price calculated for keratin is 22 $ per kg, suitable for biomedical and cosmetic applications.
Topics & Concepts
Ionic liquidKeratinAqueous solutionProcess (computing)FeatherChemistryChemical engineeringProcess engineeringPulp and paper industryMaterials scienceChromatographyComputer scienceOrganic chemistryBiologyEngineeringCatalysisEcologyOperating systemPaleontologyDyeing and Modifying Textile FibersInsect Utilization and EffectsBotanical Research and Applications