Impact of Steam-Exploded Feather Incorporation on the Biodegradation Performance of Renewable Biocomposites.

ABSTRACT: The increasing environmental concerns regarding plastic waste, especially in agriculture, have driven the search for sustainable alternatives. Agricultural plastics, such as mulching films and greenhouse covers, are heavily reliant on petrochemical-derived materials, which persist in the environment and contribute to long-term pollution. This study explores the use of biodegradable biocomposites made from steam explosion-treated chicken feathers and various polymer matrices to address these issues. Chicken feathers, a waste by-product of the poultry industry, present an excellent biodegradability as a result of the steam explosion treatment and contain nitrogen, potentially enhancing soil fertility. The biocomposites were characterized by thermal stability, mechanical properties, and biode

SUBMITTER: Vadillo J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11991220 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature