Adorn (ME) lanin: Innovative Synthesized Bio Melanin from Soil to Create Body Adornment by Khajornsak Nakpan

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Khajornsak Nakpan

His research investigated the use of soil to create a biomaterial in Thailand. Bio-fibre was synthesised from soil bacteria, and the design process holistically considered the entire production cycle, ensuring that it left no waste. The final material contain melanin pigments similar to human skin tones, and their hues are comparable to those of the target groups in Thailand. Apart from this, it aims to maximise the value of natural resources in response to climate change based on harmonious living with nature. The study significantly contributes to the literature because it represents the forefront of biotechnology in philosophical aesthetics.