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Biocrafters
Приєднався 12 січ 2024
Biocrafters Lab, a hands-on, DIY / GIY exploration of biomaterials and biofabrication.
We document projects and lab visits, all centered around the cultivation and processing of biomaterials such as mycelium, algae, kombucha SCOBY, and plants. We meet leading-edge makers and thinkers who share about design, food, fashion, buildings, energy, and health.
Discover how you can use biomaterials into your own products, trade, or art. Biomaterials and biofabrication are disrupting industries and driving innovation. Get in here!
We document projects and lab visits, all centered around the cultivation and processing of biomaterials such as mycelium, algae, kombucha SCOBY, and plants. We meet leading-edge makers and thinkers who share about design, food, fashion, buildings, energy, and health.
Discover how you can use biomaterials into your own products, trade, or art. Biomaterials and biofabrication are disrupting industries and driving innovation. Get in here!
Growing Spirulina in a Simple DIY Photobioreactor, Home or Classroom, Food Pigment, Fertilizer #GIY
Build a simple photobioreactor from a bucket, LEDs, and an air pump. Grow Spirulina Blue Green Algae for food, fertilizer, pigment, or fun. Can be used as animal feed supplement, biostimulant for plants, or a natural food dye. Beautiful blue green color.
Teachers: This is an awesome science fair project. Great project for Biology classes (growth parameters of cyanobacteria / algae, cellular respiration), and tangents other STEM subjects (making skills, graphing data, design, etc.). This project is a hands-on, problem-based learning experience that will empower students to think critically and be creative while exploring the exciting field of biomaterials.
Let's make something awesome together!
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Find this project at: www.instructables.com/Growing-Spirulina-in-the-Classroom/
Teachers: This is an awesome science fair project. Great project for Biology classes (growth parameters of cyanobacteria / algae, cellular respiration), and tangents other STEM subjects (making skills, graphing data, design, etc.). This project is a hands-on, problem-based learning experience that will empower students to think critically and be creative while exploring the exciting field of biomaterials.
Let's make something awesome together!
coffeeandto...
Find this project at: www.instructables.com/Growing-Spirulina-in-the-Classroom/
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How to Grow a Leather Biomaterial From Kombucha DIY GIY version
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Grow DIY BioLeather from kombucha! For makers and artists this is a unique material that can be grown to your aesthetic and functional needs. Tough and flexible, it and can be dyed, cut, formed, sewn, glued, sealed, or painted. Cuts and etches clean on a laser cutter Teachers: This is an awesome science fair project. Great project for Biology classes (growth parameters of bacteria and yeast, ce...
hello sir how to get nutrients and sample of mother culture and i have some doubt related that how to i contact you
This is an incredibly important and packed with potential material. Will try to harvest my own for a fashion collection at school soon. I have to say im quite anxious about the smell permeating my room but.. everything in the name of sustainability i guess!! Thank you for this video.
Check out the instructables linked above for updates. The smell is like apple cider vinegar. You get used to it :) Finishing the material for longevity is still a challenge. Let me know how it goes for you. Thank you!
I don’t understand what you did at the harvesting part
Ok. Here is a text explanation: Attach the filter cloth inside of a large funnel with clothespins or binder clips Use a clean bucket or bowl to catch the culture water (in case you want to use it again for another batch) Pour the contents of the culturing bottle through the filter. Save about 20% in the bottle if you wish to start a new batch. Pour the culture water back into the culturing bottle. Rinse the Spirulina under tap water to remove excess salts. This instructable might help: www.instructables.com/Growing-Spirulina-in-the-Classroom/ Let me know what needs more clarification so I can make this video better. Thanks!
How do you avoid contamination?
Great question. The high salt content (EC) and pH (~10) prevent most microorganisms. The biggest risk is if you let the spirulina start dying. The dead cells become food for other organisms. Even food grade spirulina is grown in large open ponds without trouble if growers keep an eye on it. Check with a microscope. The beautiful spirals are cool to look at and any other organisms really stand out in contrast.
how much dry spirulina this system can give per month?(looking forward for your response )
I get a tablespoon of fresh spirulina every 8 days from each gallon. It varies depending on all the growth factors explained in the video.
@@BiocraftersLab loved the fact that you responded! but how many grams of dry spirulina(powdered form) you got ? and is it food grade?
@@ShohagIslamKabbo Dry weight varied, but about 2-3 grams. I'll confirm next time I harvest this size. Yes it is food grade if grown clean. Check the culture for contamination with a microscope. Only happens when I get lazy! An array of 8-16 jugs can give you a daily dose.
I have a question how does the dissolved oxygen in water would separate
I don't understand the question. Looks like it got cut off... Please comment again
Thanks so much for this detailed video.
You are welcome. Let me know how it is going for you.
UPDATE: I have quit using metal drying racks. Too often sticking/tearing/drooping into gaps. Plywood sheet works great. Can texture the surface with a lasercutter. Haven't tried mechanically texturing the drying board, so let me know if you do. Go to the Instructables link for detailed updates.
Is the must drinkable? Will I have potable kombucha at the end of the process?
No, it is pretty gross by harvest time. I wouldn't drink it. It usually uses up most of the liquid leaving a thick murky slime. There are lots of videos about making drinkable kombucha from a store bought bottle.
That's really cool brother Jon. What does it taste like? Could it be the next edible treat or maybe a building material. Biodegradable planter forms.
Thanks brother John! Eating is not recommended. It is very rawhide-like. Definitely more useful as a natural leather/vinyl alternative. I made a wallet. Going to make some cool lamps.