Bio-Melanin Fibers from Acid Sulfate Soil: Sustainable Polymer Synthesis, Characterization, and Textile Application
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Published: 24.04.2026
This study presents a novel approach to synthesizing bio-melanin fibers from ‘Streptomyces’ bacteria isolated from acid sulfate soil, a globally abundant and underutilized resource. Fermentation conditions were optimized using central composite design (CCD) to maximize melanin production.
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