Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Dec. 29, 2024
Nanomaterials
compounded
with
entomopathogenic
fungi
have
been
proven
to
be
effective
in
insect
pest
management.
This
study
reports
the
synthesis
and
bioactivity
of
Isaria
fumosorosea-based
nanoparticles
by
compounding
fungus
differentially
(positively
or
negatively)
charged
carbon
dots.
Initially,
negatively
dots
(N-CDs)
(P-CDs)
were
synthesized
via
a
one-step
hydrothermal
method.
The
N-CDs
P-CDs
then
individually
I.
fumosorosea
develop
N-CD@I.
P-CD@I.
nanocomposites.
Characterization
revealed
that
positively
attached
electrostatic
bonding.
Finally,
virulence
both
types
was
observed
Plutella
xylostella.
bioassay
results
indicated
highest
P.
xylostella
mortality
(92.7
±
2.04%)
associated
treatment.
nontargeted
metabolomic
analysis
different
treatments
affected
metabolism
interfering
riboflavin
pathway
downregulating
expression
two
main
metabolites
(2-5-diamino-6-pyrimidin-4-one
7-hydroxy-6-methyl-8-ribiotin),
although
extent
downregulation
varied
among
treatments.
Overall,
this
work
provides
insight
into
mechanism
which
nanomaterials
improve
fungi.
new
direction
for
design
application
Bioresources and Bioprocessing,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Abstract
The
global
trend
toward
carbon
neutrality
and
sustainability
calls
for
collaborative
efforts
in
both
the
basic
applied
research
sectors
to
utilize
mushroom
mycelia
as
environmentally
friendly
sustainable
materials.
Fungi,
along
with
animals
plants,
are
one
of
major
eukaryotic
life
forms.
They
have
long
been
utilized
traditional
biotechnology
sectors,
such
food
fermentation,
antibiotic
production,
industrial
enzyme
production.
Some
fungi
also
consumed
crops,
fruiting
bodies
various
mushrooms.
Recently,
new
trends
emerged,
shifting
from
applications
towards
innovative
use
mycelium
eco-friendly
bioresources.
This
approach
has
gained
attention
development
alternative
meats,
mycofabrication
biocomposites,
production
mycelial
leather
fabrics.
These
aim
replace
animal
husbandry
recycle
agricultural
waste
construction
electrical
paper
reviews
current
on
mycelia,
covering
strain
improvements
molecular
breeding
well
products
processes.
Key
findings,
practical
considerations,
valorization
discussed.
Graphical
Biotechnology Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
79, P. 108517 - 108517
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
Mycelium-based
composites
hold
significant
potential
as
sustainable
alternatives
to
traditional
materials,
offering
innovative
solutions
the
escalating
challenges
of
global
warming
and
climate
change.
This
review
examines
their
production
techniques,
advantages,
limitations,
emphasizing
role
in
addressing
pressing
environmental
economic
concerns.
Current
applications
span
various
industries,
including
manufacturing
biomedical
fields,
where
mycelium-based
demonstrate
capacity
mitigate
impact
enhance
sustainability.
Key
findings
highlight
benefits,
viability,
versatile
applications,
showcasing
revolutionize
multiple
sectors.
However,
such
consumer
acceptance,
intrinsic
variability,
need
for
standardized
guidelines
persist,
underscoring
importance
further
research
innovation.
By
optimizing
material
properties
refining
processes,
could
pave
way
widespread
adoption
contributing
a
greener
more
environmentally
conscious
future.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(18), P. 7926 - 7926
Published: Sept. 11, 2024
Despite
the
numerous
advantages
of
using
natural
materials,
such
as
fast-growing,
living,
and
earthen
their
widespread
application
in
construction
industry
remains
limited.
This
research
presents
a
perception
survey,
which
investigates
stakeholders’
perceptions
regarding
market,
regulatory
barriers,
educational
exploring
experiences,
motivations,
attitudes
toward
adoption
materials
projects.
The
results
capture
variations
current
practices
identify
patterns
for
future
directions,
analyzed
comparative
manner
to
assess
two
geographical
regions:
Europe
North
America.
show
that
contractor
availability,
lack
professional
knowledge
(mostly
Europe),
cost-to-value
USA)
are
key
barriers
adopting
materials.
awareness
among
professionals
technical
aspects
highlights
need
targeted
training,
while
distinction
between
living
earth-based
underscores
harmonized
policies.
By
elucidating
perspectives
identifying
challenges,
this
aims
inform
policymaking,
practices,
initiatives
aimed
at
promoting
use
wider
lexicon
Ultimately,
study
hopes
facilitate
development
strategies
overcome
scalability
challenges
accelerate
transition
implementation
mainstream
Biomimetics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(9), P. 549 - 549
Published: Sept. 11, 2024
Mycelium-bound
composites
(MBCs)
represent
a
promising
advancement
in
bio-based
building
materials,
offering
sustainable
alternatives
for
engineering
and
construction
applications.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
overview
of
the
current
research
landscape,
production
methodologies,
standardization
ideas
related
to
MBCs.
A
basic
search
on
Scopus
revealed
over
250
publications
MBCs
between
2020
2024,
with
more
than
30%
focusing
materials
science.
Key
studies
have
investigated
physical
mechanical
properties
MBCs,
optimizing
parameters
such
as
substrate
type,
fungal
species,
incubation
time,
post-processing
enhance
material
performance.
Standardizing
inspection
MBC
is
crucial
ensuring
quality
reliability.
Various
testing
standards,
including
those
from
American
Society
Testing
Materials
(ASTM),
International
Organization
Standardization
(ISO),
Japanese
Industrial
Standard
(JIS),
European
Standards
(EN),
Deutsches
Institut
für
Normung
(DIN),
Thai
Institute
(TIS),
are
utilized
evaluate
density,
water
absorption,
compression
strength,
tensile
insulation,
other
critical
properties.
highlights
distinction
lab-scale
apply-scale
emphasizing
need
evaluation
protocols.
Additionally,
process
involves
steps
like
preparation,
species
selection,
mycelium
growth,
necessitating
implementation
good
manufacturing
practices
(GMPs)
ensure
consistency
quality.
The
internal
external
structures
significantly
influence
their
performance,
standardized
methods
using
advanced
techniques
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM),
X-ray
computed
tomography
(CT)
scanning,
surface
profilometry.
By
establishing
robust
protocols
industry
can
reliability
adoption
contributing
innovations
science
promoting
environmental
sustainability.
underscores
importance
interdisciplinary
collaboration,
characterization
tools,
regulatory
frameworks
address
challenges
advance
field
