Study explores algae as textile binder

SYDNEY – Researchers at UNSW Sydney are investigating whether algae harvested from wastewater treatment can be converted into a binder and combined with discarded textile fibres to create new manufacturing materials.

The early-stage project, involving Sydney Water and Pacific Bio, is developing a binder similar to a glue or resin. Textiles are the initial test case, although researchers say they are considering wider manufacturing applications.