Textiles
AquaFiber has demonstrated the potential value of algal biomass as a source of fiber for textile production. AquaFiber has met with officials from the “Textile and Apparel” Research Centers for both Clemson University and North Carolina State University. Both Centers independently informed us that our biomass (periphyton algae) could be used potentially, though an extrusion process, to make textiles and/or apparel. We believe that similar fiber characteristics exist with micro-algal biomass that is harvested by our AquaLutions™ system. Our preliminary studies show that certain species of periphyton algae and microalgae, harvested from our patented systems, have high levels of cellulose and hemicellulose and could be used to produce value-added cellulose-based specialty products for high-end niche markets.
While textiles from micro-algae may seem like a futuristic dream, scientists are looking into a wide range of potential microalgal bioproducts including biofuels, aquaculture feeds, adhesives, sources of omega-3 and omega-6 oils, medical applications, and even human nutritional supplements.
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