Dutch designers developed eco-friendly 3D materials from algae and seaweeds to replace fossil and oil-based plastics

Briefing

December 12, 2017

Briefing	Eco-Friendly 3D Materials – Dutch designers developed 3D printable materials from algae and seaweeds to replace fossil and oil-based plastics Environmental Benefits – Materials are naturally cultivated and capable of filtering out carbon dioxide from atmosphere, cutting carbon footprints Expected Outcome – Manufacture commonly used products such as shampoo bottles, garbage bins, tableware, and more Organizations Involved – Three-year research on algae supported by Wageningen University, Salga Seaweeds, and Avans Biobased Lab, while research and production lab established through Luma Foundation in Arles, France Next Steps – Designers aims to create 3D Bakeries in 10 years, featuring network of biopolymer 3D printers printing items, including mycelium, potato starch and cocoa bean shells
Accelerator	3D Printing, Advanced Materials, Climate Change and Environment
Source	Scott, C., "Dutch designers 3D print the future from algae", 3DPrint.com, https://3dprint.com/; Tess, "Dutch designers are making eco-friendly 3D printing filament from dried algae and seaweed", 3Ders, http://www.3ders.org/; AcceleratingBiz analysis
Original Publication Date	December 4, 2017

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