24 Jan 2022

Turning seaweed into plasterboard

From Afternoons, 1:30 pm on 24 January 2022

A Canterbury University student has devised a biocomposite wall panel that uses algae – or seaweed – as a bio-filler. 

The plasterboard has fireproofing and moisture control features and is a low-cost material that could help reduce the building industry’s carbon footprint.

Andy Park talks to Jesse about his invention and it's potential.

University of Canterbury student Andy Park

University of Canterbury student Andy Park Photo: Supplied

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