SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 29, 2025Interesting Engineering

Scientists grow aircraft-grade carbon fiber from algae in breakthrough green tech trial

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German researchers developed a process to create aircraft-grade carbon fiber from algae, matching petroleum-based materials' strength while reducing emissions, with Airbus already testing it in a research helicopter.

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