Application and Properties of Chicken Feather Fiber (CFF) a Livestock Waste in Composite Material Development
Keywords:
Composites, Chicken Feather Fiber, Natural Fiber, Biodegradable, Properties.Abstract
Rapid advancement in the field of Natural and biomaterial composites have directed in the enlargement of
various innovative materials and products which are eco-friendly as well as biodegradable. Importance is being
given by many researchers to the natural plant fibers like bamboo, coir, jute, sisal, cotton, wheat straw and wood
etc. Here the review based information is pileup to get the wide-ranging information about the Mechanical
properties, Physical properties, Thermal properties etc. of Chicken Feather Fiber (CFF) based Composites. Also
the application and making of different CFF based composites for industrial application and the use of CFF as a
matrix, as a reinforced material and as a particulate. The efforts are made to focus on advanced technology and
uplift the use of CFF as a Natural Biomaterial which is at present serve as a waste of poultry industry and to
enhance the use of livestock waste in a sustainable growth of the earth and healthy environment.
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