| abstract |
The present invention discloses keratin fibrous cell components, particularly keratin fibrous stratum corneum cells and cortical cells, and their use as absorption and filtration media and in thermal insulation materials. The keratin fibrocyte component can be oxidized. The keratinocyte fraction has improved absorbency and filtration capacity compared to source keratin fibers. The keratin fibroblast fraction can be used in various products, for example, for passive absorption and active filtration of gaseous or liquid media. |