Biobased Epoxy Resin via Algae Curing Agent

A growing number of manufacturers are looking for environmentally friendly substitutes for conventional methods in order to cut down on carbon emissions. This research presents a viable path toward environmentally friendly manufacturing methods by investigating the creative use of bio-curing chemicals produced from algae as a novel technique to curing epoxy resin.<br/><br/>Given its abundance and quick development, algae provides a sustainable and renewable supply for bio-curing agents. The purpose of the study is to determine whether chemicals produced from algae may successfully replace traditional curing agents in epoxy resin formulations. Algae-based curing agents have the potential to perform on par with or even better than synthetic counterparts when their mechanical attributes, thermal stability, and curing kinetics are examined.<br/><br/>The use of curing agents generated from algae in epoxy resin formulations not only adds biodegradability and reduces toxicity, but also lessens the environmental impact of traditional curing agents. This move to bio-curing agents is consistent with the global movement toward a circular economy and more environmentally friendly industrial practices.<br/><br/>This research has important economic ramifications in addition to environmental benefits. The cultivation and processing of algae has the potential to generate additional revenue streams for bio-based material enterprises, hence promoting job development and portfolio diversification. Furthermore, the manufacturing industry benefits from increased resource security and resilience because to the decreased reliance on curing agents sourced from fossil fuels.<br/><br/>By highlighting the crucial role that algae play in changing material science and advancing a more robust and sustainable future, this research provides the foundation for a paradigm change in the manufacturing sector.