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Post by ZandraJoi on Nov 16, 2023 21:17:01 GMT -5
naturalwestmichigan.com/using-fungal-mycelium-for-electronics"Researchers have been exploring sustainable alternatives for electronic materials due to the increasing generation of electronic waste. In a recent study published in Science Advances, a team of scientists introduced a novel approach called MycelioTronics, which utilizes fungal mycelium as a biodegradable substrate for electronic devices. Traditionally, these components have been made using materials such as polymers and plastics, which are difficult to recycle. The use of fungal mycelium, specifically the Ganoderma lucidum fungus, offers a sustainable alternative. The mycelium grows naturally on dead hardwood and can be efficiently and scalably cultivated to form a mycelium “skin”. The mycelium skin can be used as a biodegradable substrate for electronic circuit boards. High thermal stability allows for the processing of electrical components on top of the mycelium skin using standard techniques like soldering. Metallic films can be deposited on the harvested mycelium skins, creating circuit paths. The researchers also propose the concept of mycelium batteries, using the mycelium skin as both battery separators and casings. This opens up the possibility of creating fully biodegradable and sustainable electronic devices." My notes: This is quite interesting. Using fungus like this. What do you think about it? Do you think it would succeed? Or just like with anything that's good & not profitable for Bigwigs, be put on the backburner.
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Post by Senkusha on Dec 5, 2023 20:31:12 GMT -5
I just saw something about this on TikTok yesterday! I find it to be fascinating, and the fact that mycelium is similar to neurons in the brain, it makes a logical choice to use for electrical circuits. And it's totally renewable and biodegradable too! Also, I guess in a pinch, I guess you could always eat your computer if you can't afford food. LOL
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Post by ZandraJoi on Dec 7, 2023 21:01:24 GMT -5
I just saw something about this on TikTok yesterday! I find it to be fascinating, and the fact that mycelium is similar to neurons in the brain, it makes a logical choice to use for electrical circuits. And it's totally renewable and biodegradable too! Also, I guess in a pinch, I guess you could always eat your computer if you can't afford food. LOL LOL Oh I loved your last line I hope this takes off & it goes well without Bigwigs putting their nose into it & ruining a good thing. Again!
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Post by Bob on Dec 9, 2023 20:25:47 GMT -5
I have never heard of this! Mushrooms. I'd like to see how well this goes. And yeah, not be profitable for Big Tech.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Dec 10, 2023 11:25:13 GMT -5
I have never heard of this! Mushrooms. I'd like to see how well this goes. And yeah, not be profitable for Big Tech. I can see Big Tech turning this into fattening their own wallets.
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Post by Senkusha on Dec 10, 2023 17:17:17 GMT -5
Oh yeah. Big Tech WILL most definitely turn this into a profit making machine. After all, you know living organisms die, they get old, they aren't as quick after they've aged, yadadadada. I'm sure there will be plenty of excuses.
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