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Bio-luminescent Bacteria

 

Step 1: Generating a shape for the prototype

 

Our first design trial was based on experiences we did to increase the effect of a light similar to the light created by bioluminescence. We used for this the liquid found in glowing sticks: a mix of Phenyl oxalate and fluorescent dye solution that react when in contact with Hydrogen peroxide solution.

 

Experience 1          Experience 2     Experience 3

experiences

In glass                       With water        With mirror

 

The presence of mirrors and water around the source of light increases its effect. We therefore decided to create a double recipient in Plexiglas, the inner part would contain the bacteria, and the outer part water surrounding the source of light, as well as mirrors on the back side as to increase its effect, the angular shape was based on an hexagon.

prototype 1

A section of the prototype

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The crystal rock: A habitat for bioluminescent bacteria

vibrio fischeri
In order to live, grow and glow, the vibrio fischeri, bioluminescent bacteria that we are using for our project, needs to continuously be fed.
But it also needs to live in specific conditions of temperature, PH etc…Our goal is to provide to this bacteria an adequate habitat, that would ideally be self sufficient. This would allow the creation of a continuous diffuse light. Read More »
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