Turn algae into plastic

Treating the amount of algae released after biofuel production, Indian scientists turned them into plastics.

As an industrial company specializing in producing bio-plastics, Cereplast's leaders are always looking for an abundant source of raw materials. Previously, the main raw materials they harvested were maize, wheat and cassava. However, restrictions on supply require replacement. The answer then was "algae". But where will the supply be large enough ?.

In the last few years, algae have become a major source of fuel in the production of fuels to replace fossil fuels and food-based fuels. The production process is relatively simple, making thousands of companies around the world embark on business.

The process of growing, harvesting, drying and extracting oil from algae leaves a mountain of by-products. Usually, they are transferred to animal husbandry places to become a source of food.

Plastic products made from algae.

However, this is not a favorite dish of cattle, and the amount of by-products is too large. Thanks to the company's research to turn algae waste into raw materials to produce plastics. This is the answer to the company's supply Cereplast.

Thanks to new technology, the company has produced about 30-50% of algae-based plastics to replace the traditional market. However, when it comes to commercial production, supply is a big problem. A special feature is that this plastic has the ability to quickly and easily recycle, not harmful to the environment.

Currently, to produce 1 kg of "algae" plastic, it takes 1.5 kg of dried and squeezed algae. With the current production volume, they can produce from 450 to 2,200 tons next year, depending on the supply of raw materials.

Source: Popular Mechanics