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  • Materials Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • Rapid population growth necessitates sustainable practices to mitigate environmental pollution.
  • Traditional material production models are unsustainable and do not align with circular economy principles.
  • A circular economy aims to minimize resource consumption and waste through sustainable production.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce fungal-based composites as a technology aligning with circular economy principles.
  • To investigate the potential of fungal mycelium as a natural adhesive in composite materials.
  • To evaluate the physicochemical properties of fungal-based composites for diverse applications.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of composites using fungi mycelium and organic substrates.
  • Analysis of mycelium morphology and biomolecular content.
  • Determination of physicochemical properties including density, compressive strength, thermal stability, and hydrophobicity.

Main Results:

  • Fungal-based composites were successfully fabricated using mycelium as a natural adhesive.
  • Key physicochemical properties were assessed to ensure material quality.
  • The composites demonstrated suitability for applications in packaging, architecture, and insulation.

Conclusions:

  • Fungal-based composites represent a viable, eco-friendly alternative to conventional materials.
  • These composites contribute to a circular economy through low-cost, low-emission, and recyclable attributes.
  • The study validates the potential of mycelium technology for sustainable material development.