In this study, we present electroactive biofilms made from a combination of Kombucha zoogleal mats and thermal proteinoids. These have potential applications in unconventional computing robotic skin. Proteinoids are synthesized by thermally polymerizing amino acids, resulting the formation synthetic protocells that display electrical signalling similar to neurons. By incorporating proteinoids into cellulose mats, hydrogel can be created ability efficiently transfer charges, perform sensory...

Abstract A kombucha is a tea and sugar fermented by over sixty kinds of yeasts bacteria. This symbiotic community produces mats, which are cellulose-based hydrogels. The mats can be used as an alternative to animal leather in industry fashion once they have been dried cured. Prior this study, we demonstrated that living display dynamic electrical activity distinct stimulating responses. For use organic textiles, cured inert. To make wearables functional, it necessary incorporate circuits. We...

ABSTRACT This paper describes the development of a bioinspired composite material capable audio classification applications. Hydrogel matrices produced by microorganisms combined with synthetic biology elements, allow for adaptable bioelectronics that connect and technology in customized way. In this study, population kombucha, chlorella, proteinoids (thermal proteins) is utilized to respond acoustic signals converted electrical waveforms. The kombucha zoogleal mats, which are made populated...

The present study examined the association between body composition measurements, using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry and anthropometry, with serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in nonosteoporotic, postmenopausal women.Serum D, intact parathyroid hormone, insulin-like growth factor I levels, measurements of fat fat-free mass, anthropometric handgrip strength dietary intake estimations, ultraviolet B radiation exposure, physical activity were collected from 112 women (age, 60.3 +/- 5.0 y;...

We investigate the information processing capacities of kombucha-proteinoid proto-brains, focusing on transducing properties through accommodation spiking, tonic bursting and optical acoustic stimulation. explore self-organization, adaptability, emergent phenomena in this unconventional proto-architecture. By constructing networks exposed to diverse audio stimuli, we analyze nonlinear dynamics using time series analysis. Assessing representation presence extreme noise, examine system's...

Kombucha is a type of tea that fermented using yeast and bacteria. During this process, film made cellulose produced. This has unique properties such as biodegradability, flexibility, shape conformability, ability to self-grow well be produced across customized scales. In our previous studies, we demonstrated mats exhibit electrical activity represented by spikes the potential. We propose microbial fermentation method for in situ functionalization modulate electroactive nature mats, where...

Fungi cells can sense extracellular signals via reception, transduction, and response mechanisms, allowing them to communicate with their host adapt environment. They feature effective regulatory protein expressions that enhance regulate adaptation various triggers such as stress, hormones, physical stimuli light, factors. In our recent studies, we have shown Pleurotus oyster fungi generate electrical potential impulses in the form of spike events exposure environmental, mechanical, chemical...

The integration of proteinoid-polyaniline (PANI) nanofibers with neuromorphic architectures shows potential for developing computer systems that are adaptable, energy-efficient, and have the capacity tolerating faults. This work examines proteinoid-PANI to imitate different spiking patterns in stimulated Izhikevich neurons. exhibit diverse behaviors on substrates, showcasing a broad range control programmability, as confirmed by experimental characterization computational modeling. K-means...

Abstract Mycelium bound composites are promising materials for a diverse range of applications including wearables and building elements. Their functionality surpasses some the capabilities traditionally passive materials, such as synthetic fibres, reconstituted cellulose fibres natural fibres. Thereby, creating novel propositions augmented (sensory) aesthetic (personal fashion). Biomaterials can offer multiple modal sensing capability mechanical loading (compressive tensile) moisture...

Abstract In this study, we present electroactive biofilms made from a combination of Kombucha zoogleal mats andthermal proteinoids. These have potential applications in unconventional computing and roboticskin. Proteinoids are synthesised by thermally polymerizing amino acids, resulting the formation ofsynthetic protocells that display electrical signalling similar to neurons. By incorporating proteinoids intoKombucha cellulose mats, hydrogel can be created ability efficiently...

Abstract The work introduces a composite material that combines Kombucha cellulose mats with synthetic thermal proteinoids to create electroactive biofilms, capable for sensing and computation. synthesis of involves heating amino acid mixtures, which leads the formation proto–cell structures biological electrical signalling. We demonstrate these hybrid biofilms exhibit adjustable memristive memfractance properties, can be utilised unconventional computing tasks. potential applications living...

Abstract Mycelium bound composites are promising materials for a diverse range of applications including wearables and building elements. Their functionality surpasses some the capabilities traditionally passive materials, such as synthetic fibres, reconstituted cellulose fibres natural fibres. Thereby, creating novel propositions augmented (sensory) aesthetic (personal fashion). Biomaterials can offer multiple modal sensing capability mechanical loading (compressive tensile) moisture...

Many organisms (including certain plant species) can be observed to emit sounds, potentially signifying threat alerts. Sensitivity such sounds and vibrations may also play an important role in the lives of fungi. In this work, we explore potential ultrasound activity dehydrating fungi, discover that several species fungi do not (detectable with conventional instrumentation) frequency range 10 kHz 210 upon dehydration. Over 5 terabytes recordings were collected analysed. We conjecture...

Abstract Kombucha is a type of tea that fermented using yeast and bacteria. During this process, film made cellulose produced. This has unique properties such as biodegradability, flexibility, shape conformability, ability to self-grow, well be produced across customised scales. In our previous studies, we demonstrated mats exhibit electrical activity represented by spikes potential. We propose microbial fermentation method for in situ functionalisation modulate the electroactive nature...

We propose "kombucha–proteinoid crystal bioelectric circuits" as a sustainable bio-computing platform. These circuits are hybrid biological-inorganic devices that utilize growth dynamics the physical substrate to convert information. Microfluidic prototypes couple custom-synthesized thermal proteinoids within kombucha cellulose matrices and metastable calcium carbonate solutions. This bio-mineral configuration examines if precision modulation of rates could instantiate reconfigurable logic...