  Algae cultivation is an active area of study for carbon sequestration, while
the large amount of produced algae must be upcycled. In the current study, we
fabricated artificial timber based on algae filler, with only 2~4% epoxy
binder. The flexural strength could be comparable with those of softwoods. The
binder was efficiently dispersed in the algae phase through diluent-aided
compaction self-assembly. The important processing parameters included the
binder content, the filler morphology, the compaction pressure, the diluent
ratio, and the curing condition. This research not only is critical to carbon
sequestration, but also helps reduce the consumption of conventional
construction materials.
