Valorization of Livestock Keratin Waste: Application in Agricultural Fields.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
; 19(11)2022 05 30.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-35682267
ABSTRACT
Livestock keratin waste is a rich source of protein. However, the unique structure of livestock keratin waste makes its valorization a great challenge. This paper reviews the main methods for the valorization of livestock keratin waste, which include chemical, biological, and other novel methods, and summarizes the main agricultural applications of keratin-based material. Livestock keratin waste is mainly used as animal feed and fertilizer. However, it has promising potential for biosorbents and in other fields. In the future, researchers should focus on the biological extraction and carbonization methods of processing and keratin-based biosorbents for the soil remediation of farmland.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Livestock
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Keratins
Limits:
Animals
Language:
En
Journal:
Int J Environ Res Public Health
Year:
2022
Document type:
Article
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Publication country:
CH
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SUIZA
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SUÍÇA
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SWITZERLAND