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Production and Testing of Moisture Behavior and Thermal Properties of Rapeseed Straw and Ganoderma resinaceum Mycelium Bio-Composites
Published on: September 5, 2025
A comprehensive framework for the production of mycelium-based lignocellulosic composites
Elise Elsacker1, Simon Vandelook2, Aurélie Van Wylick1
1Architectural Engineering Research Group, Department of Architectural Engineering, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, B-1050 Brussels, Belgium; Research Group of Microbiology, Department of Bioengineering Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, B-1050 Brussels, Belgium.
Sustainable construction materials made from mycelium offer a biodegradable alternative to traditional resources. This review provides a framework for producing these innovative, eco-friendly materials from organic waste.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Engineering
- Sustainable Materials Science
- Mycology
Background:
- Growing environmental concerns and resource depletion necessitate sustainable alternatives in industries like construction.
- Traditional construction relies heavily on resource-intensive materials, prompting a search for eco-friendly solutions.
- Biologically augmented materials, utilizing mycelium grown on natural fibers, offer a biodegradable and circular economy-aligned approach.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically evaluate existing data on mycelium-based material composition and production variables.
- To establish a comprehensive framework for understanding and optimizing the mycelium-based material production process.
- To identify knowledge gaps and standardize approaches for future research and application development.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review and critical evaluation of existing literature on mycelium-based materials.
- Analysis of production variables and their impact on material characteristics.
- Development of a production framework to guide future studies.
Main Results:
- Mycelium-based materials show promise for construction due to their sustainable and biodegradable nature.
- The production process is influenced by numerous input factors affecting final material properties.
- Existing research employs diverse, non-standardized methods, highlighting a need for a unified framework.
Conclusions:
- A standardized framework is crucial for advancing the research, development, and application of mycelium-based materials.
- This framework aids in identifying knowledge gaps and optimizing production for diverse applications.
- Mycelium-based materials represent a significant advancement in sustainable and circular economy-driven material innovation.
