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The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association and the USPOULTRY Foundation announced a research project utilizing carbonized feathers for ammonia and odor control in poultry houses. Led by Dr.

Mohammadamin Ezazi from Georgia Southern University, the project tested a visible-light-responsive photocatalytic reactor, achieving consistent ammonia reductions in a full-scale broiler facility. The system combines activated carbon from chicken feathers with a silver phosphate photocatalyst, offering a sustainable solution to poultry production challenges. This method improves air quality and supports circular economy principles in the industry, confirming its feasibility for future implementation.