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.
Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(4), P. 495 - 507
Published: July 5, 2024
A
multiscale
methodology
approach
was
employed
integrating
microscopic
analysis
of
the
biomasses
present
in
biocomposite
(lignocellulosic
and
fungal)
to
understand
their
macroscopic
response
terms
physical
mechanical
properties.
Colombian
native
strain
Ganoderma
gibbosum,
used
for
first
time
production
biocomposites
cultivated
on
peach
palm
fruit
peel
flour
sugar
cane
bagasse
wet
dust,
individually
as
a
mixture.
During
solid-state
fermentation
were
monitoring
change
that
occurred
substrate
composition
such
glucan,
arabinoxylan,
lignin
through
biomass
compositional
using
structural
carbohydrates
lignin.
Moreover,
fungal
formation
monitored
via
scanning
electron
microscopy.
The
resulting
underwent
characterization
flexural
water
absorption
tests.
Our
findings
indicated
G.
gibbosum
primarily
degraded
polysaccharides
each
evaluated
media.
However,
degradation
15.06
g/g
only
observed
mixture
fluor
sugarcane
dust
ratio
1꞉1,
accompanied
by
reduction
glucan
arabinoxylan
weights
26.1
7.72
g/g,
respectively.
This
polymer
degradation,
combined
with
protein-rich
source
facilitated
skin
(biological
matrix)
high
hyphal
density
65
%,
contributing
Young's
modulus
3.83
MPa,
elongation
without
failure,
low
rate
this
(55
%).
lignocellulosic
culture
media
acted
filler
interlocking
matrix
provided
attachment
points
absorption.
Thus,
our
study
establishes
connection
between
scale
behavior
biocomposite,
assessing
during
(SSF),
laying
groundwork
more
customized
design
mycelium-based
biocomposites.
Finally,
demonstrates
possibility
tailoring
nutrient
designing
obtain
physical-mechanical
properties
according
application
requirement.
Journal of Textile Design Research and Practice,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 26
Published: Aug. 21, 2024
This
paper
investigates
the
design
potential
of
monolithically
grown
Mycelium-based
Composites
(MBCs),
focusing
on
integrating
3D
knitted
formworks
within
fabrication
process.
Mycelium
has
gained
attention
as
a
sustainable,
biodegradable
construction
material
with
insulating
and
self-healing
capabilities.
While
there
have
been
advancements
in
MBC,
challenges
remain
regarding
geometrical
complexity
at
scale
through
situ
practices.
Recent
interest
emerged
digital
methods
mould
creation
using
textile
logic
CNC
knitting.
However,
fabricating
mycelium
tubular
soft
moulds
present
lack
stability
uneven
growth
distribution.
The
novel
technique
injection
filling
Mycocrete,
viscous
paste,
overcomes
this
structural
disintegration.
method
enables
complex
designs
two-staged
process
while
providing
high
performance.
presents
three
case
studies
demonstrating
impact
hanging,
draping,
internal
shape
integration
steps
tools
for
possibilities
diversity
expressions.
It
examines
relationship
between
preform
biofabrication
parameters
relation
to
expression,
growth.
concludes
by
emphasising
significance
scaling
up
MBCs
built
environment
its
implementing
MBC
expressions
geometries.
provide
newfound
opportunities,
opening
aesthetical,
material-saving
functionally
graded
approaches.
Further
research
area
holds
promise
advancing
sustainable
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.
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.
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.
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.