Sep 25, 2019 · Wyatt and Charley made two types of algae paper—one with and without cornstarch. They compared their algae-based papers to commonly used paper products—printer paper and paper towels. “We performed three different tests on four types of paper.

Dec 12, 2023 · Allan Koay writes in thestar.com about a Universiti Malaya research project paving the way for the commercial production of paper pulp and bioethanol from seaweed. The Algae Research Lab at the university in Kuala Lumpur houses machines — all manufactured in South Korea — for making pulp from a species of red seaweed known as gelidium.

In this work, the main objective was to obtain a product that resembles the characteristics of conventional paper using the green algae Ulva sp. as a source of cellulose fiber, together with conventional softwood kraft fibers (50%).

May 28, 2017 · Algae as a raw material for paper making are an innovative solution to Global environmental issues dealing with deforestation and global warming. Algae contain cellulose and hemi-cellulose but no lignin.

The document discusses using algae as an alternative material for paper production. It investigates techniques for making algae-based paper and compares its properties to commercial paper. The study aims to develop algae-based paper and assess its potential as well as factors to consider in its production.

May 28, 2017 · Unwanted blooms of algae throughout the World are not entirely without a positive side. Algae as a raw material for paper making are an innovative solution to Global environmental issues dealing with deforestation and global warming. Algae …

Paper with algae binder is 9% less resistant than recycled paper with added PVA glue, but 40% stronger than recycled paper without any added binders. The results of the experimental study demonstrate that the method adapted for seaweed treatment …

Sep 28, 2021 · Comparing the efficiency of the mass-added algae filter paper samples with P0 control sample, we observe that P1 shows an efficiency of 42.86% in reducing the concentration of total Fe, P2 with 28.57%, and samples P3, P4 and P5 show an improvement in Cu 2+ concentration reduction capacity of 57.14%. Comparing the reduction capacity with the ...