Bioasphalt: From microalgae to 'green roads? '
Monday, April 20, 2015 - 08:30
in Mathematics & Economics
Microalgae offer a highly promising alternative to petroleum products without competing for resources used in the food industry. They have now been used for the first time to make asphalt. Researchers have proven the viability of bioasphalt, demonstrating its close similarity to the "real" asphalt used to pave roads.