Living Materials
free material research, ongoing since 2015
Living Materials
free material research, ongoing since 2015
I experiment with micro-organisms like fungi, Kombucha and algae to produce materials, resources and food. Living cultures can create properties that can tackle issues in various fields.
I experiment with micro-organisms like fungi, Kombucha and algae to produce materials, resources and food. Living cultures can create properties that can tackle issues in various fields.
I produced bacterial cellulose with a Kombucha species, fed only with sugar and tea. The Kombucha builds an evenly growing layer of cellulose on top of its habitat which can be taken off and dried. It is a strong, translucent material.
I produced bacterial cellulose with a Kombucha species, fed only with sugar and tea. The Kombucha builds an evenly growing layer of cellulose on top of its habitat which can be taken off and dried. It is a strong, translucent material.
Fungi can be grown on organic waste, it can be used for environmental remediation, as biodegradable material alternative and waste decomposer.
I have so far used fungi for experimentation with jewelry, glue, waste degenerator, panels, geometric shapes, bricks and a meal.
