Roles of medicinal mushrooms as natural food dyes and dye-sensitised solar cells (DSSC): Synergy of zero hunger and affordable energy for sustainable development

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-1-2022

Abstract

In 2015, approximately 195 countries agreed with the United Nations that by 2030, they would work to make the world a better place. There would be synergies in accomplishing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Synergy using a single sustainable resource is critical to assist developing nations in achieving the SDGs as cost-effectively and efficiently possible. To use fungal dye resources, we proposed a combination of the zero hunger and affordable energy goals. Dyes are widely used in high-tech sectors, including food and energy. Natural dyes are more environment-friendly than synthetic dyes and may have medicinal benefits. Fungi are a natural source of dye that can be substituted for plants. For example, medicinal mushrooms offer a wide range of safe organic dyes that may be produced instantly, inexpensively, and in large quantities. Meanwhile, medicinal mushroom dyes may provide a less expensive choice for photovoltaic (PV) technology due to their non-toxic and environmentally friendly qualities. This agenda thoroughly explains the significance of pigments from medicinal mushrooms in culinary and solar PV applications. If executed effectively, such a large, unwieldy and ambitious agenda may lead the world towards inclusive and sustainable development.

Keywords

Medicinal mushroom, Fungal dyes, Food colourants, Clean energy, Sustainability

Publication Title

Sustainability

Divisions

InstituteofBiologicalSciences

Funders

Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) (Grant No: FRGS: 600-RMC/FRGS 5/3 (119/2021)),Universiti Malaya (Grant No: IIRG003A-2020IISS),Edinburgh Napier University through the Strategic Research & Knowledge Exchange Fund (Grant No: 2848909),Institute of General and Physical Chemistry in Belgrade (Grant No: 451-03-68/2022/200051),Ministry of Education, Science & Technological Development, Serbia (Grant No: 451-03-68/2022/200051 & 451-03-68/2022-14/200116),Faculty of Agriculture in Belgrade (Grant No: 451-03-68/2022-14/200116)

Volume

14

Issue

21

Publisher

MDPI

Publisher Location

ST ALBAN-ANLAGE 66, CH-4052 BASEL, SWITZERLAND

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