Dextrose instead of sugar

 

The pellicle grew nicely BUT the dextrose measurement *might not be the same as the sugar* measurement. 

Given that the structure is different, the dextrose density is very fine. 

The chemical or molecular formula for sucrose is C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁. Each sugar molecule has 12 carbon atoms, 11 oxygen atoms, and 22 hydrogen atoms. 
Dextrose = Glucose is a sugar with the molecular formula C₆H₁₂O₆.
Sugar/Sucrose = Glucose is a sugar with the molecular formula C₆H₁₂O₆.

In my observations sugar works better for Scoby growth, when adding sugar to water the consistency of the water does not change while the glucose becomes more dense almost like a syrup. The scoby never fully dried even after being treated with Heat. The texture was similar to the Maple syrup experiment

***Glucose is better mixed with hot water rather than cold water. 

Fusing Scoby with Bioplastic

 Bioplastic recipe

100 ml H20

24g gelatin

12 gr glycerin

Here is the plastic against the light

I tried putting the bioplastic over the Scoby but that didn't work since the Bioplastic is aquaphobic and it started to curved and not fuse.

Instead of adding it to the top. I added it in between 2 layers of scoby to ensure that 

 

    

FINAL RESULTS 

Food Dye, Watercolors, testing on Bacterial celullose

 

Started with a thick wet sheet of bacterial cellulose, I washed it with lukewarm water and added some watercolors.

Then added some food dye to next to the watercolor, I purchased this food dyes from Amazon, there were very inexpensive were absorbed by the bacterial cellulose very fast.

I added some glow in the dark pigment, I do not recommend the brand as I did not see any results. I have purchased glow in the dark pigment that would result in very vibrant colors. Unfortunately this one was not visible at all. Also, the box states that is highly toxic.

Lastly  I added some gold flakes just to see if they would stick to the cellulose, they did!

Wet on the left , Dry on the right.

***The only issue I'm encountering is the that the sheets are drying and becoming very stiff.

Scoby under the microscope part 2

 Finally made it to Genspace for a workshop. The session was titled : Tools of trade: Microscopies.

It was interesting to see the different types of Microscopes the workflow.

Wet and Dry mounts, solutions to enhance visibility, etc.

I brought the the colorful Scoby and added Methylene Blue, the results are mesmerizing. I took the photos with my phone.

Sample

What is Methylene  Blue?

Methylene blue is an organic chloride salt having 3,7-bis(dimethylamino)phenothiazin-5-ium as the counterion. A commonly used dye that also exhibits antioxidant, antimalarial, antidepressant and cardioprotective properties. It has a role as an EC 1.4.Methylene Blue oral is used to treat methemoglobinemia and urinary tract infections. Methylene Blue is also used as a dye or staining agent to make certain body fluids and tissues easier to view during surgery or on an x-ray or other diagnostic exam. 
***It may kill microorganisms if you attempt to use is under a microscope make sure it doesnt' affect your living agent.

The nikon diaphot 300 was used for the image on the left.

Celestron images below.

Scoby under the miscroscope part 1

 A closer look

Done with a much better microscope. : YOUTUBE LINK

Made me think of Baraka