Environmental impacts of mycelium-based bio-composite construction materials

G Bagheriehnajjar, H Yousefpour… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
In recent years, the applications of mycelium-based bio-composites (MBCs) have grown
considerably in light of their alignment with the movement toward circularity and …

Life cycle assessment of fungal-based composite bricks

L Stelzer, F Hoberg, V Bach, B Schmidt, S Pfeiffer… - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
Fungal-based composites as substitutes for construction materials might represent a
promising solution to reduce the environmental burdens of the building industry. Such …

Multi-objective optimization of mycelium-based bio-composites based on mechanical and environmental considerations

G Bagheriehnajjar, H Yousefpour… - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Mycelial materials, the biodegradable lightweight composites derived from the colonization
of fungi on organic wastes, present a promising alternative to the traditional methods of …

[HTML][HTML] Engineered mycelium composite construction materials from fungal biorefineries: A critical review

M Jones, A Mautner, S Luenco, A Bismarck, S John - Materials & Design, 2020 - Elsevier
Mycelium composites are an emerging class of cheap and environmentally sustainable
materials experiencing increasing research interest and commercialisation in the EU and …

Fungal Mycelium Bio-Composite Acts as a CO2-Sink Building Material with Low Embodied Energy

A Livne, HAB Wösten, D Pearlmutter… - … Sustainable Chemistry & …, 2022 - ACS Publications
As part of the global transformation to a circular economy, modern society faces the
challenge of developing sustainable building materials that do not deplete nonrenewable …

Fungal biocomposites: How process engineering affects composition and properties?

K Rafiee, G Kaur, SK Brar - Bioresource Technology Reports, 2021 - Elsevier
Recent ecological, environmental and sustainability concerns have urged a need for
innovative materials with diverse applications to replace conventional synthetic materials …

Sustainable Innovation: Fabrication and characterization of mycelium-based green composites for modern interior materials using agro-industrial wastes and different …

W Aiduang, K Jatuwong, P Jinanukul, N Suwannarach… - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
Mycelium-based bio-composites (MBCs) represent a sustainable and innovative material
with high potential for contemporary applications, particularly in the field of modern interior …

A comprehensive framework for the production of mycelium-based lignocellulosic composites

E Elsacker, S Vandelook, A Van Wylick… - Science of The Total …, 2020 - Elsevier
Environmental pollution and scarcity of natural resources lead to an increased interest in
developing more sustainable materials. For example, the traditional construction industry …

Growth and mechanical characterization of mycelium-based composites towards future bioremediation and food production in the material manufacturing cycle

T Houette, C Maurer, R Niewiarowski, P Gruber - Biomimetics, 2022 - mdpi.com
Today's architectural and agricultural practices negatively impact the planet. Mycelium-
based composites are widely researched with the aim of producing sustainable building …

Potential environmental impact of mycelium composites on African communities

S Akromah, N Chandarana, JL Rowlandson… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
The ecological and economic benefits of mycelium composites offer a promising opportunity
for supporting sustainable development in Africa. This study focuses on assessing the …