Poultry Feather Waste as Bio-Based Cross-Linking Additive for Ethylene Propylene Diene Rubber

Most rubbers used today rely on sulphur as a cross-linking agent and carbon black from fossil resources to modify the mechanical properties. A very promising substitute can be found in natural keratins such as feathers. These are not only tough, but also contain a relevant amount of sulphur in the f...

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Main Authors: Markus Brenner, Oliver Weichold
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/22/3908