Peerasin Punxh Hutapheat Develops Growink: A Sustainable Bio-Ink Using Fungal Pigments
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Ruby Betts
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Summary
Central Saint Martins graduate Peerasin Punxh Hutapheat has developed Growink, a bio-ink that replaces petroleum-based dyes with fungal pigments. The ink, optimized for screenprinting, features four hues derived from different stages of fungal growth, influenced by biological rhythms and environmental conditions. This innovation represents a sustainable alternative in the printing industry.
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· 3 pulledCentral Saint Martins graduate Peerasin Punxh Hutapheat has developed Growink, a bio-ink that uses fungal pigments in place of petroleum-based dyes.
The ink, which is currently optimised for screenprint, has four hues that were formed at different stages of fungal growth, influenced by both biological rhythms and environmental conditions.
It transforms static, long-las
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