Final Presentation

Thomas Galletti and Bailey Taylor-Black

This project is a carbon neutral mask that leverages biotechnology to enhance its function. The overall design of the mask has two parts: a bioplastic shield, and a filtering attachment. The bioplastic uses waste from other industries including chitosan made with lobster and other crustaceans shells . Material experiments were done with agar, corn starch, and gelatin in order to understand how household materials can be turned into bioplastics. Micro imprinting is used in the design to enhance the function of the mask/ Sharklet texture inspired by sharks skin is imprinted on the face of mask to repel pathogens while and gecko-inspired adhesion uses micro-suction cups to make the bonds between mask and face stronger without the need of liquid adhesion.The final prototype for this project uses gelatin for its lack of smell and very sturdy composition. The result is a pathogen repelling mask that has a net positive effect on the ecosystem by enriching the soil after decomposition