A graduate student at ChelSU’s Faculty of Ecology has developed a new type of biopackaging called algocardboard. It is made of planktonic algae with the necessary strength and flexibility. This is an innovative material that can replace traditional plastic and even cardboard, making packaging more environmentally friendly and biodegradable.
Today, many types of packaging, especially cardboard and plastic, create problems for the environment because they do not biodegrade well. Algokarton, on the other hand, is safer for nature because it is biodegradable. The algae from which this material is made are already widely used in food and other industries, which makes it even more promising.
With the help of a grant from the Fund for the Development of Small Businesses in the Scientific and Technical Sphere, Sergei Marinin, who created algokarton, will be able to complete his research and start developing technology for the production of algokarton. This discovery could lead to the creation of new environmentally friendly packaging materials that will benefit both industry and the environment.
Source: Ferra
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