In a big step towards sustainable fashion, scientists create a biodegradable, carbon-capturing textile from algae
Made using a 3D printer, this is the first example of an engineered photosynthetic material that is tough enough for a t-shirt—or an artificial leaf
May 6, 2021
Algae, simple aquatic plants that include pond scum and seaweed, are an important source of food, cosmetic additives, and fertilizers. They are also a promising source for making biofuels and bioplastics. And now, sustainable clothes.
Researchers have used 3D printing to make a tough, sustainable material from algae that could be used to make clothes and labels. Because the material, reported in the journal