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Kathuria, Ajay; Detyothin, Sukeewan; Jaruwattanayon, Waree; Selke, Susan; Auras, Rafael

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“…In retrospect, we have probably avoided the hassle of engaging in a technology we felt uncomfortable with, being non-experts. As there was a need now but no protocol in place, we consulted our colleagues and assembled several methods (Moon et al 2000 , Auras et al 2010 ) to adapt them to our needs and technical setup for the successful polymerization of lactic acid to PLA. Thus, we learned a lot about the polymerization technology adjacent to our own in the process chain.…”

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Fermenting the future – on the benefits of a bioart collaboration

Mattanovich,

Altvater,

Ata

et al. 2024

FEMS Yeast Research

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In this article we explore the intersection of science and art through a collaboration between us scientists and the bioartists Anna Dimitriu and Alex May, focusing on the interface of yeast biotechnology and art. The collaboration, originally initiated in 2018, resulted in three major artworks: CULTURE, depicting the evolution of yeast and human societies; FERMENTING FUTURES, illustrating a synthetic autotrophic yeast and its link to lactic acid production; and WOOD SPIRIT—AMBER ACID, inspired by the VIVALDI project targeting CO2 reduction to methanol. We emphasize the reciprocal nature of the collaboration, detailing the scientific insights gained and the impact of artistic perspectives on us as researchers. We also highlight the historical connection between art and science, particularly in the Renaissance periods, and underscore the educational value of integrating art into science not only to support public engagement and science dissemination, but also to widen our own perceptions in our research.

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Fermenting the future – on the benefits of a bioart collaboration

Mattanovich,

Altvater,

Ata

et al. 2024

FEMS Yeast Research

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“…The number of relevant publications has increased exponentially such as for phase and stereocomplex behavior [8][9][10][11], rheology [12][13][14][15], foaming [16][17][18][19][20], recycling [3,[21][22][23], and composites [5,[24][25][26]. There are a number of review papers and monographs [6,7,7,[27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39]. To enhance a specific property of PLA, inorganic fillers are often added as minor components, such as nanoparticles [25], talc [40], calcium carbonate [41], mica [42], and various mineral fillers [43].…”

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Enhanced Degradability, Mechanical Properties, and Flame Retardation of Poly(Lactic Acid) Composite with New Zealand Jade (Pounamu) Particles

Lin,

Dang,

Park

2023

Polymers

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Plastic pollution has become a global concern, demanding urgent attention and concerted efforts to mitigate its environmental impacts. Biodegradable plastics have emerged as a potential solution, offering the prospect of reduced harm through degradation over time. However, the lower mechanical strength and slower degradation process of biodegradable plastics have hindered their widespread adoption. In this study, we investigate the incorporation of New Zealand (NZ) jade (pounamu) particles into poly(lactic acid) (PLA) to enhance the performance of the resulting composite. We aim to improve mechanical strength, flame retardation, and degradability. The material properties and compatibility with 3D printing technology were examined through a series of characterization techniques, including X-ray diffraction, dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, 3D printing, compression molding, pycnometry, rheometry, tensile tests, three-point bending, and flammability testing. Our findings demonstrate that the addition of NZ jade particles significantly affects the density, thermal stability, and mechanical properties of the composites. Compounding NZ jade shows two different changes in thermal stability. It reduces flammability suggesting potential flame-retardant properties, and it accelerates the thermal degradation process as observed from the thermogravimetric analysis and the inferred decrease in molecular weight through rheometry. Thus, the presence of jade particles can also have the potential to enhance biodegradation, although further research is needed to assess its impact. The mechanical properties differ between compression-molded and 3D-printed samples, with compression-molded composites exhibiting higher strength and stiffness. Increasing jade content in composites further enhances their mechanical performance. Th results of this study contribute to the development of sustainable solutions for plastic pollution, paving the way for innovative applications and a cleaner environment.

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Fermenting the future – on the benefits of a bioart collaboration

Fermenting the future – on the benefits of a bioart collaboration

Enhanced Degradability, Mechanical Properties, and Flame Retardation of Poly(Lactic Acid) Composite with New Zealand Jade (Pounamu) Particles

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