Keratin, a valuable protein obtained
from chicken feather waste
from the food industry, was used in this study in combination with
a biobased formulation of epoxidized linseed oil (ELO) and dodecenylsuccinic
anhydride (DDSA). The influence of keratin on the ELO cross-linking
reaction was studied using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)
and in situ Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, showing
the chemical contribution of the protein during network formation.
Moreover, keratin showed a positive effect on the overall performances
of the network, glass transition, storage modulus, and tensile strength,
proving its potential in developing sustainable materials with industrial
application potential.
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