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Keratin biofibers separated from chicken feathers were used to prepare polyurethane–keratin membranes for the removal of hexavalent chromium [11Sau]. Table 75.1 shows the chromium removal efficiency of the polyurethane–keratin membranes. As seen from the table, up to 38 % removal could be achieved depending on the type of modification done for the keratin fibers.
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Reddy, N., Yang, Y. (2015). Biofibers as Absorbents. In: Innovative Biofibers from Renewable Resources. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-45136-6_75
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