Circular innovation project around 3D printed marine biomaterials coated with microalgae for built environment improvement

The SeafoodforThought project aims to develop circular biomaterials based on the reuse of food waste, in particular shellfish waste such as shrimp, crabs, lobsters, to produce a printable filament to create a range of construction materials for application on interior walls. These 3D printed materials are designed inspired by nature, to allow microalgae to adhere and grow on these surfaces, allowing to obtain purified building interiors, due to the consumption of CO₂ by these phototrophic microorganisms. The project thus aims to innovate in construction and interior design with green waste reuse strategies and the use of microalgae for air purification.

Program

Metabuilding

Budget

60 K€

Duration

6 months

Partners

SMARTIN CIRCLES
A4F AlgaFuel SA
University School of Design, Innovation and Technology (ESNE)
Centro Tecnológico de Investigación Multisectorial (CETIM)
JetClay

A4F Role

A4F will test whether: 1) microalgae can be grown in the developed biomaterial under laboratory and indoor conditions, and 2) microalgae grown in the developed building product prototype can efficiently consume CO₂, potentially improving air quality in interior spaces.

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