Fungi in mycelium-based composites: usage and recommendations

M Sydor, G Cofta, B Doczekalska, A Bonenberg - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Mycelium-Based Composites (MBCs) are innovative engineering materials made from
lignocellulosic by-products bonded with fungal mycelium. While some performance …

Mycelium-based composites in art, architecture, and interior design: a review

M Sydor, A Bonenberg, B Doczekalska, G Cofta - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Mycelium-based composites (MBCs) have attracted growing attention due to their role in the
development of eco-design methods. We concurrently analysed scientific publications …

Amazing fungi for eco-friendly composite materials: A comprehensive review

W Aiduang, A Chanthaluck, J Kumla, K Jatuwong… - Journal of Fungi, 2022 - mdpi.com
The continually expanding use of plastic throughout our world, along with the considerable
increase in agricultural productivity, has resulted in a worrying increase in global waste and …

The complex structure of Fomes fomentarius represents an architectural design for high-performance ultralightweight materials

R Pylkkänen, D Werner, A Bishoyi, D Weil… - Science …, 2023 - science.org
High strength, hardness, and fracture toughness are mechanical properties that are not
commonly associated with the fleshy body of a fungus. Here, we show with detailed …

Risk assessment of fungal materials

JG van den Brandhof, HAB Wösten - Fungal biology and biotechnology, 2022 - Springer
Sustainable fungal materials have a high potential to replace non-sustainable materials
such as those used for packaging or as an alternative for leather and textile. The properties …

Mechanical, physical, and chemical properties of mycelium-based composites produced from various lignocellulosic residues and fungal species

W Aiduang, J Kumla, S Srinuanpan, W Thamjaree… - Journal of Fungi, 2022 - mdpi.com
Mycelium-based composites (MBCs) are characterized as biodegradable materials derived
from fungal species. These composites can be employed across a range of industrial …

Mycelium composites for sustainable development in developing countries: The case for Africa

S Akromah, N Chandarana… - Advanced Sustainable …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The socio‐economic struggles in Africa are partly attributed to the low productivity of the
agricultural sector. The Sustainable Development Goals Centre for Africa (SDGC/A) and the …

Temporal characterization of biocycles of mycelium-bound composites made from bamboo and Pleurotus ostreatus for indoor usage

JK Gan, E Soh, N Saeidi, A Javadian, DE Hebel… - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
Mycelium-bound composites (MBCs) are materials obtained by growing fungi on a ligno-
cellulosic substrate which have various applications in packaging, furniture, and …

Improving the physical and mechanical properties of mycelium-based green composites using paper waste

T Teeraphantuvat, K Jatuwong, P Jinanukul… - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
The growing demand for environmentally friendly and sustainable materials has led to the
invention of innovative solutions aiming to reduce negative impacts on the environment …

Mycelium as sustainable textile material–review on recent research and future prospective

R Rathinamoorthy, T Sharmila Bharathi… - International Journal of …, 2023 - emerald.com
Purpose Mycelium is an upcoming bio-based alternative material that has various
applications in different industries. Mycelium materials used as composites, leather …