Dr Firdaus Muhammad Sukki F.MuhammadSukki@napier.ac.uk
Lecturer
Fungal Innovations for Synergy of Zero Hunger and Affordable Energy for Sustainable Development (FUSE)
People Involved
Project Description
Fungal dye resources can contribute to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by providing a sustainable solution for clean energy production and addressing food security challenges. To combine the zero hunger and affordable energy goals, FUSE proposed using mushroom-derived natural dyes in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) along with Concentrator Photovoltaics (CPV) technology to increase its electrical performance. Natural dyes are environmentally friendly and offer medicinal benefits. Fungi are a natural source of dye that can be substituted for plants. Medicinal mushrooms offer a wide range of safe organic dyes that may be produced inexpensively and in large quantities. Mushroom dyes may provide a less expensive choice for photovoltaic (PV) technology due to their non-toxic and environmentally friendly qualities. This project is expected to have significant impacts on the renewable energy sector and provide new opportunities for commercialization of sustainable technologies.
| Project Acronym | FUSE |
|---|---|
| Status | Project Live |
| Funder(s) | Royal Society of Edinburgh |
| Value | £65,000.00 |
| Project Dates | Sep 1, 2023 - Aug 31, 2024 |
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