Structural and Morphological Properties of Wool Keratin and Cellulose Biocomposites Fabricated Using Ionic Liquids.

ABSTRACT: In this study, the structural, thermal, and morphological properties of biocomposite films composed of wool keratin mixed with cellulose and regenerated with ionic liquids and various coagulation agents were characterized and explored. These blended films exhibit different physical and thermal properties based on the polymer ratio and coagulation agent type in the fabrication process. Thus, understanding their structure and molecular interaction will enable an understanding of how the crystallinity of cellulose can be modified in order to understand the formation of protein secondary structures. The thermal, morphological, and physiochemical properties of the biocomposites were investigated by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), thermal gravi

SUBMITTER: Rybacki K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9888630 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature