Institute for Plastic Technology developing new materials from algae

In Spain, the Institute for Plastic Technology in Valencia is running an EU program looking into various materials that can be produced from algae to create adhesives, paints and dyes using a technology developed by Alicante-based Biofuel Systems. The 42-month research program includes 13 different companies. The first stage of the project will be to identify fast-growing algae to later be processed.