Valorization of waste wool to keratin with a green solvent based on a deep eutectic mixture of choline chloride and lactic acid
Ikenna Anugwom,
Tiina Rissanen,
Ari Ora
et al.
Abstract:Waste wool, a by-product of sheep husbandry, is primarily composed of keratin, which has potential use in cosmetic products, biotechnology and medical applications. Traditional chemical methods for keratin extraction face limitations due to health and environmental concerns, and thus, green alternatives such as deep eutectic solvents (DESs) have been developed. The aim of the present study was to determine whether a natural DES composed of choline chloride and lactic acid can be used to extract keratin from sh… Show more
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