A Sustainability Study upon Manufacturing Thermoplastic Building Materials by Integrating Chicken Feather Fibers with Plastic Waste

Abstract

The article explains how to make thermoplastic construction materials by combining waste from chicken feathers with plastic waste. The initial phase focused on a new and environmentally friendly method of sterilizing raw feathers using microwave radiation inside sealed ovens with circulating air. Additionally, composites containing varying feather amounts using two different polymer matrices were fabricated through an injection process, followed by mechanical and physical tests on the samples. Because of their excellent characteristics, products made from a combination of chicken feather waste and plastic waste could effectively replace traditional wood–plastic composites that are polyvinyl chloride-based. The recycling technology was assessed for its environmental impact, and sustainability was proven economically and environmentally.