R. J. Nija

Transformation of keratinous waste into biochar for sustainable multifunctional applications

Keratin wastes are generated more than 8 million tonnes annually, which largely end up in landfills or incineration. This represents an environmental burden and a significantly underexploited resource with high nitrogen (N) (15–18%) and sulphur (S) (2–5%) that distinguishes itself from the conventional lignocellulosic...