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Seedling Trays for LuXun Academy of Fine Arts

In order to actively respond to the rural revitalization strategy, on the basis of considering regional and functionality, relevant strategies for the use of loofah materials in the design of seedling trays were proposed. The development model of converting plastic seedling trays from cradle to grave to loofah biodegradable trays from cradle to cradle. Break the loofah and hot-press glutinous rice glue to synthesize new materials. A single person can carry more than five trays. Transplanted into the soil and degraded into nutrients.

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Unique Properties

The development model of converting plastic seedling trays "from cradle to grave" to loofah biodegradable trays "from cradle to cradle". Break the loofah and hot-press glutinous rice glue to synthesize new materials. The trays can be interspersed up and down and a single person can carry more than five trays at a time. Transplanted into the soil and degraded into nutrients. The chassis can be reused or dried for crops, and the loofah seeds can also be recycled to continue seedling cultivation.

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Loofah, seedling tray, transportation, rural revitalization strategy, sustainable design

Production Technology

Prepare 50 parts of loofah fiber, 15 parts of bio-based green adhesive, 1 part of curing agent, and 2 parts of ethanol diluent in the weight ratio, and heat the prepared materials in the mold at 20 °C to 0.2 MPa for 60 min. The finished product has been tested for load-bearing, water seepage, stretching, and degradation. After the loofah is crushed and combined with other green raw materials, it can form a block shape, which meets the basic standards for seedling trays.

Design Challenge

Applying the loofah material of agricultural waste to seedling trays, from the perspective of circular design, it is necessary to meet the functionality while conforming to the sustainable design theory, and give full play to the social, cultural and commercial values of agricultural waste in the design. New rural construction under the strategy of rural revitalization. It should be explored whether this material can be directly applied to 3D printing to make more finished products.

Project Duration

The project started in May 2022 and finished in January 2023 in Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts.

Operation Flow

Establish a closed cycle metabolic process of "production-recovery-remanufacture" of raw materials. The chassis of the whole seedling can be carried by a single person according to the weight of more than 5 trays, which are divided into three independent trays. After the plant seedlings are mature, they are transplanted into the soil, and can be cut as a whole or along the dotted line to be transplanted as independent individuals. After transplanting, they will soon decompose into the soil.

Research

(1)Clean up the loofah fiber to remove impurities (2) Dry the loofah fiber (3) Add binder and diluent to the dried loofah fiber and stir fully to make a premix (4) Mix well The final premix is added with curing agent and then fully stirred as a preparation (5) Heat the preparation in the mold at 20°C to 0.2MPa and pre-press for 60min (6) Heat at 20°C and press at 40MPa for 10min The finished product is obtained.

Inspiration

In China's vigorous implementation of the rural revitalization strategy, the scale of agricultural production has expanded, leading to an increase in crop residues. With the advantages of high yield and degradability of loofah, it has been widely used in the field of seedling cultivation along with the "C2C" concept. Large-scale nursery bases are mechanized facilities and are not suitable for rural areas. Natural materials used in plant cultivation are finally back to nature.

Image Credits

Image #1: Designer Du Heli, Jia Zhuohang and Xue Bomu, Luf, 2023 Image #2: Designer Du Heli, Jia Zhuohang and Xue Bomu, Luf, 2023 Image #3: Designer Du Heli, Jia Zhuohang and Xue Bomu, Luf, 2023 Image #4: Designer Du Heli, Jia Zhuohang and Xue Bomu, Luf, 2023 Image #5: Designer Du Heli, Jia Zhuohang and Xue Bomu, Luf, 2023

Project Overview

Luf Seedling Trays has been a Iron winner in the Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design award category in the year 2022 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.

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Wenkai Xue was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2023, a testament to excellence of their work Luf Seedling Trays.

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