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Algaeing: manufacturing fibres from algae
Last updated: Sep 29, 2021
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Alga-life has patented a technology to produce fibres and dyes from algae which is environmentally positive, being waste free, energy efficient and biodegradables.
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The production of natural fibres and dying textiles can be problematic due to their environmental impact, which includes high water usage and pollution.
Solution
The Algae-life patented process can produce a biodegradable fibre from algae blended with cellulose. Algae-life has also produced a biodegradable algae based dye which can be used to dye both natural and synthetic fibres.
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Date added: Sep 29, 2021
Last updated: Sep 29, 2021
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