[Brazil] Biobased fibers made from renewable sources could be useful for a variety of applications, including textiles or medical Continue reading Scientists spin yarn from crab-shell and seaweed compounds
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Algae-laden hydrogels could bring buildings to life
[UK, Global] Air pollution and high energy consumption are issues affecting densely populated cities worldwide. The need to develop Continue reading Algae-laden hydrogels could bring buildings to life
New microorganism for algae biomass to produce alternative fuels
[South Korea] Biorefinery technology uses biomass as a feedstock and converts it to energy and other beneficial byproducts. It is Continue reading New microorganism for algae biomass to produce alternative fuels
Algae could prevent limb amputation
[UK] A new algae-based treatment could reduce the need for amputation in people with critical limb ischaemia (CLI), according to Continue reading Algae could prevent limb amputation
Beauticians explained how useful algae mask
[Global] What is alginate mask, what benefits and contraindications it has how to properly make and apply at home? Continue reading Beauticians explained how useful algae mask
Eat Me: Eight reasons seaweed is great for you
[Global] Seaweed or sea vegetables are forms of algae that grow in the sea. They are a food source for ocean life and range in colour; Continue reading Eat Me: Eight reasons seaweed is great for you
Just Eat trials compostable seaweed-based sauce sachets
[UK] Just Eat has started a six-week trial of compostable seaweed-based sauce sachets in the UK, as the takeaway delivery service aims Continue reading Just Eat trials compostable seaweed-based sauce sachets
Seaweeds have multifarious commercial usage in various industries
[India] Belying its name, marine plant seaweed is not a weed but a valuable cash crop from which various products can be made for Continue reading Seaweeds have multifarious commercial usage in various industries
Sustainable fashion initiatives – Goodbye cotton, hello seaweed
[USA] The fashion industry plays a significant role in the current environmental issues making the media headlines every day. As the Continue reading Sustainable fashion initiatives – Goodbye cotton, hello seaweed
Scientists use adult stem cells – and seaweed bio-ink – to grow corneas
[UK] Corneas have been grown in a British laboratory by scientists using adult stem cells, 3D printers and a carbohydrate found in Continue reading Scientists use adult stem cells – and seaweed bio-ink – to grow corneas