Alkali Enzymatic Extraction of Keratin Protein from Chicken Feather Waste in Bangladesh

M. Nur-E-Alam; N. Akter; S. Chakma; K. Fatema; A. K. Azad; M. Jaman Chowdhury; M. Abu Sayid Mia

Volume 10, Issue 4 , December 2019, , Pages 235-241

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2019.10.04.02

Abstract
  Keratin is a highly specialized fibrous protein, which is found in feathers, hair, wool and nails. Bioremediation of these waste materials is an issue requiring serious attention regarding environmental concern. In the present research work keratin protein is extracted from poultry chicken feather which ...  Read More

Biogas Production through Anaerobic Digestion of Tannery Solid Waste

M. A. Sayid Mia; M. Nur-E-Alam; S. Huque; M. M. Rahman; H. Ratnaweera

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2017, , Pages 210-215

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2017.08.03.05

Abstract
  Annually about 85,000 tons of raw hides and skins are estimated to be processed for leather production in Bangladesh. Tannery generates huge amount of solid and liquid wastes. Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a potential treatment to stabilize waste and produce biogas for renewable energy. The aim of this ...  Read More