Scientists from Singapore and Switzerland have turned chicken feathers into zero-waste fuel cell membrane
Scientists from NTU in Singapore and ETH Zurich in Switzerland have developed a sustainable material for zero-waste fuel cells made from industrial waste chicken feathers. By extracting keratin from the feathers, they can transform it into amyloid fibrils, creating a proton-conducting membrane for fuel cells. The process is cost-effective, and the researchers are seeking partnerships to further develop and commercialize the technology. Read more about upcycling waste chicken feathers into fuel cells.
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