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Maciej Sydor1, Grzegorz Cofta2, Beata Doczekalska2
1Department of Woodworking and Fundamentals of Machine Design, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Poznań University of Life Sciences, 60-637 Poznań, Poland.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|September 23, 2022
Summary
Selecting the right fungus species is key to improving Mycelium-Based Composites (MBCs). This review identifies 11 optimal fungal characteristics for creating superior, eco-friendly engineering materials.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Mycology
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Mycelium-Based Composites (MBCs) offer ecological advantages over conventional engineering materials.
- Current MBC performance can be enhanced through careful selection of fungal species, substrates, and manufacturing processes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish scientifically verified principles for selecting fungus species to optimize MBC properties.
- To identify key fungal characteristics that contribute to effective engineering material formation.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive analysis of scientific articles on MBCs.
- Review of mycological literature and patent documents.
- Identification of commonly used fungus-substrate-technology combinations.
Main Results:
- Over 70 fungus species used in MBC production were identified.
- 11 optimal fungal characteristics for MBCs were determined, including rapid hyphal growth, high tolerance, and non-mycotoxic nature.
- Commonly used fungus-substrate combinations and their applications were cataloged.
Conclusions:
- Fungal characteristics significantly influence the final properties of Mycelium-Based Composites.
- This research provides a guide for selecting fungi to engineer high-performance, sustainable MBCs.
Keywords:
bio designbio-compositebiomaterialbiopolymersfungimyceliummycelium-based compositesmycelium-based materialwoodMore Related Videos
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