Track: Sustainable Manufacturing

Abstract

This study investigates the potential of repurposing chicken bones as a sustainable alternative for whiteboard marker ink production. Pulverized chicken bones were compared to traditional industrial ink in terms of absorption, surface tension, and viscosity. Laboratory tests revealed no significant difference in surface tension between the two inks. However, viscosity results differed between observation and laboratory tests, potentially due to the chicken bone ink's absorbency affecting the drip test. The study found significant differences in absorbency between the inks, suggesting the chicken bone ink may require multiple applications. Cost analysis indicates that chicken bone ink is cheaper due to readily available ingredients. The research explores the potential of chicken bone components like proteins (acting as binders) and calcium carbonate (acting as a filler) in ink production. This research contributes to waste reduction and offers a potentially eco-friendly and cost-effective whiteboard marker ink alternative.