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.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(32), P. 20934 - 20956
Published: Aug. 2, 2024
The
electrochemical
reduction
of
nitrogen
to
produce
ammonia
is
pivotal
in
modern
society
due
its
environmental
friendliness
and
the
substantial
influence
that
has
on
food,
chemicals,
energy.
However,
current
reaction
(NRR)
mechanism
still
imperfect,
which
seriously
impedes
development
NRR.
In
situ
characterization
techniques
offer
insight
into
alterations
taking
place
at
electrode/electrolyte
interface
throughout
NRR
process,
thereby
helping
us
explore
in-depth
ultimately
promote
efficient
catalytic
systems
for
Herein,
we
introduce
popular
theories
mechanisms
provide
an
extensive
overview
application
various
approaches
on-site
detection
intermediates
catalyst
transformations
during
electrocatalytic
processes,
including
different
optical
techniques,
X-ray-based
electron
microscopy,
scanning
probe
microscopy.
Finally,
some
major
challenges
future
directions
these
are
proposed.
Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(4)
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
This
review
paper
examines
the
innovative
use
of
liquid
crystals
(LCs)
as
phase
change
materials
in
thermal
energy
storage
systems.
With
rising
demand
for
efficient
storage,
LCs
offer
unique
opportunities
owing
to
their
tunable
transitions,
high
latent
heat,
and
favorable
conductivity.
covers
various
types
LCs,
such
nematic,
smectic,
cholesteric
phases,
roles
enhancing
storage.
It
discusses
mechanisms
LC
transitions
impact
on
efficiency.
Strategies
improve
conductivities
polymers
have
also
been
explored.
One
method
involves
embedding
units
within
molecular
structure
promote
orderly
arrangement,
facilitate
heat
flow,
reduce
phonon
scattering.
Aligning
polymer
chains
through
external
fields
or
mechanical
processes
significantly
improves
intrinsic
The
inclusion
thermally
conductive
fillers
optimization
filler-matrix
interactions
further
boost
performance.
Challenges
related
scalability,
cost-effectiveness,
long-term
stability
LC-based
are
addressed,
along
with
future
research
directions.
synthesizes
current
knowledge
identifies
gaps
literature,
providing
a
valuable
resource
researchers
engineers
develop
advanced
technologies,
contributing
sustainable
solutions.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 7, 2023
At
the
intersection
of
synthetic
biology
and
materials
science,
engineered
living
(ELMs)
exhibit
unprecedented
potential.
Possessing
unique
"living"
attributes,
ELMs
represent
a
significant
paradigm
shift
in
material
design,
showcasing
self-organization,
self-repair,
adaptability,
evolvability,
surpassing
conventional
materials.
This
review
focuses
on
reviewing
applications
derived
from
bacteria,
fungi,
plants
environmental
remediation,
eco-friendly
architecture,
sustainable
energy.
The
provides
comprehensive
overview
latest
research
progress
emerging
design
strategies
for
various
application
fields
perspectives
science.
In
addition,
valuable
references
novel
ELMs,
extending
potential
future
ELMs.
investigation
into
synergistic
possibilities
amongst
different
species
offers
beneficial
reference
information
researchers
practitioners
this
field.
Finally,
trends
development
challenges
coming
years
are
discussed
detail.
Advanced Sustainable Systems,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(1)
Published: Oct. 3, 2023
Abstract
The
socio‐economic
struggles
in
Africa
are
partly
attributed
to
the
low
productivity
of
agricultural
sector.
Sustainable
Development
Goals
Centre
for
(SDGC/A)
and
African
Bank
Group
(AfDBG)
both
agree
that
continent
needs
sustainable
interventions
boost
productivity,
employment,
income.
In
this
regard,
mycelium
composite
production
can
present
one
potential
solution.
added
value
waste
used
produce
composites
generate
additional
revenue
farmers,
serving
as
an
incentive
increase
productivity.
Furthermore,
establishment
start‐ups
employment
income,
especially
women
youth.
Mycelium
also
aid
mitigating
environmental
health
challenges
caused
by
some
current
management
practices
Africa.
This
review
offers
valuable
insights
into
use
a
alternative
It
explores
locally
accessible
resources,
applications
Africa,
may
arise
with
technology.
further
assesses
contribution
technology
development
line
(SDGs)
set
United
Nations
(UN).
ACS Applied Bio Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(5), P. 2982 - 2992
Published: April 8, 2024
Mycelium
is
the
root-like
network
of
fungi.
biocomposites
prepared
by
template
replication
(molding)
can
function
as
environmentally
friendly
alternatives
to
conventional
polystyrene
foams,
which
are
energy-
and
carbon-intensive
manufacture.
Recently,
several
studies
have
shown
that
3D
bioprinting
technologies
be
used
produce
high
value
functional
mycelium
products
with
intricate
geometries
otherwise
difficult
or
impossible
achieve
via
replication.
A
diverse
range
nutrients,
thickeners,
gelling
agents
combined
hydrogels
suitable
for
bioprinting.
hydrogel
formulations
infused
living
fungi
produces
engineered
materials
continue
grow
after
complete.
However,
a
formulation
optimized
Pleurotus
ostreatus
mycelium,
among
strains
most
commonly
in
biocomposite
fabrication,
has
yet
described.
Here,
we
design
evaluate
versatile
consisting
malt
extract
(nutrient),
carboxymethylcellulose
cornstarch
(thickeners),
agar
(gelling
agent),
all
easily
sourced
food
grade
reagents.
We
also
outline
reproducible
workflow
infuse
this
P.
liquid
culture
structures
comprised
characterize
changes
height
mass
well
hardness
prints
during
growth.
Finally,
demonstrate
does
not
require
sterile
environment
successful
same
mycelium-infused
supplemented
additives
such
sawdust
objects.
These
findings
using
mycelium-based
feedstocks
could
promising
biofabrication
technique
applications
mushroom
cultivation,
preparation,
construction
built
environment.
