This is an exhibition showcasing their work on MICP within the Living Construction group and Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment (HBBE) at Newcastle University and Northumbria University.
Biomineralization is nature’s method of creating durable, robust materials using minimal energy. This process not only produces materials of remarkable complexity but also intelligently designs them to adapt and remodel in response to environmental changes. Harnessing this capability presents a significant challenge for the fields of material science, biotechnology, and design. Our exhibition highlights efforts within the Living Construction Theme of the Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment (HBBE) to pioneer advanced biomineralization techniques employing microbes, allowing design on multiple scales. The exhibits will explore early-stage research into self-healing materials, and materials that can remodel themselves under stress. Additionally, they will present more advanced developments in biological cement through innovative casting methods and cements capable of sequestering CO2. The exhibition will also feature commercial applications of this technology, which aims to develop low-carbon bio-composites by repurposing industrial waste.
Join them for guided tours of the innovative exhibition on building the future with microbial minerals at The OME, available from March 20-28th.
