Projektnummer

0066174

Zusammenfassung

The idea of applying renewable resources for chemical synthesis has become an integral part of flame-retardant polymeric materials used in electrical engineering, transportation, and as building products. Of particular interest are approaches that encourage a circular economy and promote a 'zero waste' policy. Published examples include plant-based fibers from coconut husks, sisal, flax, and kenaf fibers. Yet only little work on animal-based products like keratin fibers from tanneries, wool, silk, and DNA exists. The project's scope is to investigate the 'nonvegan' animal alternatives,...