Believe in Nature Technology Biodesign Craftsmanship

UNILUMI is the result of a patient dialogue between nature and technology, between gesture and thought. An innovative project, born from the collaboration between industrial designer Gabriele Rosa and researcher and biodesigner Mariangela Stoppa.

Bacterial Cellulose (BC) is a nanostructured biopolymer composed of three-dimensional nanofibrils, typically ranging from 10 to 100 nanometers in diameter. Each sheet of BC is unique, characterized by high crystallinity, biocompatibility, mechanical strength, and intrinsic purity.

BC is produced through an eco-innovative, low-energy fermentation process driven by bacteria such as Acetobacter xylinum. This method relies on a symbiotic relationship between bacteria and fungi, often found in food products, and takes place in aqueous cultures enriched with sugars derived from agro-industrial waste, including molasses, olive pomace, and olive mill wastewater. These alternative substrates not only nourish the microorganisms but also reduce production costs and environmental impact, aligning with the principles of a circular economy.