Building Smarter: Scientists Grow Stronger Materials Using Cyanobacteria

Researchers have grown bacteria in sand-based materials, merging biology and architecture to create sustainable building practices. Cyanobacteria strengthen materials and aid in CO2 fixation, using innovative manufacturing methods that combine robotics and biological processes. Innovative Biodesign for Sustainable Construction Researchers have successfully grown bacterial cells within sand-based construction materials, as reported in Research Directions: Biotechnology [...]

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