A search for environmentally friendly inks led researchers to microalgae biofactories, providing a renewable biomass solution.
Algae-based microrobots clean up plastic waste
Swarms of iron-clad algae have been built to sweep through bodies of water to collect elusive bits of micro- and nanoplastics.
Thin film improves “usable light” needed to grow microalgae on industrial scales
A textured film maximizes sunlight by generating an increased amount of red light, reducing the costs of algae production on a significant scale.
Blue-green algae bind rare earth elements
Biosorption could help in the recycling and reuse of rare earth elements.
Algae-based microrobots fight cancer
Living microrobots made from algae were weaponized to help fight tumors by improving the effectiveness of cancer therapies.
Overcoming global challenges with microalgae biorefineries
Microalgal biorefinery has emerged as one of the sustainable solutions for the production of biofuels and biochemicals. However, there are still some difficulties to be solved.
Boosting nano-electricity from living microalgae
A new approach drastically improves the amount of energy harvested from microalgae for sustainable bioenergy.
Using microalgae to generate 3D photoluminescent microstructures
Scientists feed live microalgal cells terbium to fabricate 3D functional devices.
Algae-Laden Hydrogels Could Bring Buildings to Life
Hydrogels that incorporate whole algal cells offer new possibilities in building architecture and bioremediation.
Can Microalgae Make Martians of Humankind?
Exciting prospects for the future of manned space exploration!