LEATHER-LIKE MATERIAL COMPRISING MELT-BLENDED COLLAGEN AND THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER

摘要

The present disclosure relates to thermoplastic collagen elastomer compositions comprising collagen, at least one reactive thermoplastic elastomer, and at least one softener, as well as composite materials made from these compositions. Methods of making and using the thermoplastic collagen elastomer composite materials to produce engineered leather are also disclosed.