Chicken feather circuit boards

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Chicken feather circuit boards

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What can you do with 3 billion pounds of waste chicken feathers? Make circuit boards – “The low-down on feathers. A micrograph of feathers shows hollow keratin fibers, a light, tough material. These fibers are combined with a soy-based epoxy to make printed circuit boards that are not only recyclable but also faster than conventional boards.” [via] article & Link.

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