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Bioactive Films and Hydrogels Based on Potato Starch and Phenolic Acids using Subcritical Water Technology
DownloadSpring 2015
Biodegradable polymers as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastics have raised increasing attention by the packaging industry, especially for food and pharmaceutical applications. Phenolic acids found in many plants exert antioxidant and antimicrobial activity, which are considered...
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Fabrication of feather keratin bio-based materials: Thermoplastics and tissue engineered scaffolds
DownloadFall 2017
Chicken feathers are an abundant by-product from poultry industry. Feathers are composed of around 90% keratin, a valuable protein bioresource that have great potential for non-food applications. Keratin is characterized by a high content of cysteine residues forming disulfide bonds. This feature...