BusinessAugust 17, 2026
collagen
KOL-uh-juhn
Definition
A structural protein found in the connective tissues of animals, which this company extracts from leather manufacturing waste to create sustainable industrial materials.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek words 'kolla' (glue) and 'gen' (producing), referring to the fact that boiling animal hides and tissues historically produced glue.
In the news
The article focuses on how a new business repurposes collagen recovered from leather production to develop eco-friendly, high-performance foam materials for industries like aviation and construction.
Scottish business launches to develop collagen-based high-performance industrial materials
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