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Exploring the design potential of iridescent Flavobacteria for thermochromic engineered living materials
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Clarice Risseeuw. Exploring the design potential of iridescent Flavobacteria for thermochromic engineered living materials[J]. Journal of Zhejiang University Science D, 2026, 9(1): 182 - 196.
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Abstract: By leveraging the unique qualities of microorganisms, engineered living materials (ELMs) offer functional and economic advantages in everyday applications along with notable ecological benefits. This study contributes to the growing field of biodesign by examining the potential of Flavobacteria for thermochromic ELMs. Many Flavobacteria, commonly found in marine environments, produce iridescent structural colorations as their colonies expand on semi-solid surfaces through gliding motility. In this study, we analyzed the effects of temperature variations on flavobacteriumcellulophaga lyticaPLY-A2, characterizing distinct changes in colony growth and iridescent colorations at a macroscopic and microscopic scale. Using scanning electron microscopy, we investigated the relationship between iridescent color and the underlying cell-based optical structures. By providing insights into the temperature-responsive behavior of Flavobacteria, our findings highlight their potential for future thermochromic ELMs—with applications ranging from sustainable food packaging to smart textiles—while encouraging further characterization studies within biodesign research.
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