The
potential
applications
of
fungi
in
the
development
new
biomaterials
derived
from
fungal
mycelium
have
captured
attention
both
scientific
community
and
society.The
notable
ability
networks
to
self-construct
aggregate
can
be
used
produce
diverse
biomaterials.These
created
a
pure
state,
or
conjunction
with
other
organic/inorganic
compounds.Recent
advancements
mycomaterials
gained
due
their
sustainability
mechanical,
thermogravimetric,
compression
properties.Such
properties
contribute
reducing
reliance
on
environmentally
problematic
substrates
within
industry.After
standardized
comprehensive
review
publications
across
different
fields,
such
as
biology,
health,
agriculture,
engineering,
material
sciences,
we
detected
that
this
theme
are
utterly
scattered.This
critical
enabled
us
also
propose
novel
classification
system
for
these
fungal-derived
materials
help
structure
standardize
emerging
transdisciplinary
field
knowledge.
Mycology: An International Journal on Fungal Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 18
Published: Nov. 19, 2023
Mycelium-based
composites
(MBCs)
are
eco-friendly
materials
made
by
combining
mushroom
mycelia
with
lignocellulosic
biomass,
offering
diverse
applications
such
as
packaging
and
construction.
The
specific
characteristics
of
MBCs
can
be
significantly
influenced
the
choice
substrates
reinforcing
during
myco-fabrication.
This
study
aims
to
improve
sourced
from
Pleurotus
ostreatus
(oyster
mushroom)
using
spent
coffee
grounds
(SCGs)
main
substrate,
combined
natural
pineapple
fibres
(NPFs).
NPFs
incorporated
SCGs
in
different
proportions
(10%
30%)
explore
their
potential
improving
material
properties
MBCs.
findings
demonstrate
that
mechanical
MBCs,
well
physical
chemical
properties,
altered
manipulating
proportion
NPFs.
reinforced
10%
exhibit
highest
density
compressive
strength,
while
MBC
30%
outperforms
others
terms
bending
water
absorption,
swelling,
sound
absorption.
Furthermore,
a
fire
resistance
test
affirms
non-combustible
NPFs,
thereby
demonstrating
its
safety
features.
These
oyster
mushroom,
embody
hopeful
substitute
for
product
creation
production
relation
practical
usage,
manufacturing
techniques,
recyclability
throughout
lifecycle.
Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(6), P. 1225 - 1225
Published: March 10, 2025
Mycelium-based
composites
(MBCs)
have
a
lot
of
potential
as
an
alternative
lightweight
material
due
to
their
small
environmental
footprint
and
biodegradability.
The
unique
properties
cellulose-rich
sewage
sludge
(SS)
allow
it
be
used
substrate
for
manufacturing
MBCs.
In
order
examine
the
feasibility
creating
MBCs
using
SS,
this
study
SS
bagasse
nutrient
substrates
cultivated
on
ready-made
mycelium
(Pleurotus
ostreatus).
physico-mechanical
properties,
morphological
thermal
stability
were
tested
analyzed.
results
show
that
both
promoted
fungal
growth
create
dense
mycelial
network
day
10.
Adding
increased
density
compressive
strength.
volume
shrinkage
first
decreased
then
increased.
optimal
ratio
mycelium–sewage
was
2:1.
conductivity
bagasse-based
0.12
Wm−1K−1
SS-based
0.13
Wm−1K−1.
These
characteristics
satisfy
requirements
backfill
materials
use
in
highways.
Additionally,
supported
more
robust
hyphae
resulted
stronger
comparison
bagasse,
also
showed
better
higher
residual
mass.
It
is
feasible
produce
with
biocomposite
proposed
could
type
widely
needed
highway
construction
maintenance.
PeerJ Materials Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5, P. e31 - e31
Published: Aug. 29, 2023
The
potential
applications
of
fungi
in
the
development
new
biomaterials
derived
from
fungal
mycelium
have
captured
attention
both
scientific
community
and
society.
notable
ability
networks
to
self-construct
aggregate
can
be
used
produce
diverse
biomaterials.
These
created
a
pure
state,
or
conjunction
with
other
organic/inorganic
compounds.
Recent
advancements
mycomaterials
gained
due
their
sustainability
mechanical,
thermogravimetric,
compression
properties.
Such
properties
contribute
reducing
reliance
on
environmentally
problematic
substrates
within
industry.
After
standardized
comprehensive
review
publications
across
different
fields,
such
as
biology,
health,
agriculture,
engineering,
material
sciences,
we
detected
that
this
theme
are
utterly
scattered.
This
critical
enabled
us
also
propose
novel
classification
system
for
these
fungal-derived
materials
help
structure
standardize
emerging
transdisciplinary
field
knowledge.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(15), P. 3205 - 3205
Published: July 28, 2023
This
research
focuses
on
exploring
the
potential
of
mycelium
as
a
sustainable
alternative
to
wood
or
solid
foam
in
pultruded
glass
fiber-reinforced
plastic
(GFRP)
sandwich
profiles.
The
study
evaluates
performance
and
environmental
sustainability
this
composite
by
mechanical
tests
life
cycle
assessment
(LCA).
Analysis
comparison
profiles
with
mycelium,
polyurethane
(PUR)
chipboard
demonstrate
that
is
competitive
terms
its
impact.
LCA
indicates
88%
greenhouse
gas
emissions
are
attributed
production,
heat
pressing
(laboratory
scale)
being
main
culprit.
When
cores
densities
350
550
kg/m³
produced
using
an
oil-heated
lab
press,
global
warming
(GWP)
5.74
9.10
kg
CO2-eq.
per
functional
unit
was
calculated,
respectively.
electrically
heated
GWP
decreases
1.50
1.78
Compared
PUR
foam,
reduction
23%
possible.
In
order
leverage
potential,
material
reproducibility
properties
must
be
further
increased.
Additionally,
adjustment
manufacturing
process
situ
deactivation
during
pultrusion
could
reduce
energy
consumption.
