Biomasonry products from macroalgae: A design driven approach to developing biomaterials for carbon storage DOI Creative Commons

Kate Scardifield,

Nahum McLean, Unnikrishnan Kuzhiumparambil

et al.

Journal of Applied Phycology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 36(2), P. 935 - 950

Published: Sept. 30, 2023

Abstract Lowering the embodied carbon of building materials requires a transition away from fossil derived products towards bio-based alternatives, alongside design and development new clean tech biomaterials that can function as sinks. This paper presents an overview historical existing uses seaweeds in construction to identify gaps opportunities for seaweed-based support atmospheric removal through algal photosynthesis. study highlights value interdisciplinary research collaborations be situated within expanding field biodesign where methods are used influence science. It case seaweed bricks utilising biorefinery framework aims valorise residual biomass being grown waste-water management, identifying value-adding this by-product possibilities storage built environment. details 1:1 scale prototype purposes exhibition at Art Gallery South Australia order demonstrate what biomasonry macroalgae look like, build social acceptance encourage future uptake sustainable products.

Language: Английский

Review on mushroom mycelium-based products and their production process: from upstream to downstream DOI Creative Commons
Hyun‐Jae Shin, Hyeon-Su Ro, Moriyuki Kawauchi

et al.

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

Language: Английский

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Towards the microbial home: An overview of developments in next‐generation sustainable architecture DOI Creative Commons
Rachel Armstrong

Microbial Biotechnology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 16(6), P. 1112 - 1130

Published: April 18, 2023

Abstract Disruptive innovation is needed to raise the threshold of sustainable building performance, so that our buildings improve on net zero impacts and have a life‐promoting impact natural world. This article outlines new approach next‐generation architecture, which draws versatile metabolisms microbes as platform by incorporating microbial technologies microbially produced materials into practice built environment. The regenerative architecture arising from these interventions includes broad range advances using materials, creating bioreceptive surfaces promote life, providing green, bio‐remediating energy waste. Such innovations are presently reaching marketplace novel like Biocement® with lower embodied carbon than conventional adopt facilitated processes, utilities PeePower® transforms urine electrical bioreactor‐based systems such pioneering BIQ in Hamburg. While field still young, some products (e.g. mycelium biocomposites) poised for uptake public–private economic axis become mainstream within industry. Other developments opportunities local maker communities empower citizens catalyse vernacular practices. In particular, activation commons through daily acts living, ‘democratises’ resource harvesting (materials energy) ways sustain returns important decisions about how run home back citizens. disruptive move re‐centres domestic‐commons heart society, setting stage architectures support increasingly robust resilient communities.

Language: Английский

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BioKnit: development of mycelium paste for use with permanent textile formwork DOI Creative Commons

Romy Kaiser,

Ben Bridgens, Elise Elsacker

et al.

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: July 14, 2023

This paper presents significant advances in mycelium biofabrication using permanent knitted textile formwork and a new substrate formulation to dramatically improve the mechanical properties of mycelium-textile biocomposites suitable for large-scale components use construction. The outlines process, detailing composition mycocrete, viscous developed with formwork, injection process required regulate filling slender tubes fabric mycocrete. integrated shows promise as composite system performance enable complex shapes be fabricated lightweight Results testing show dramatic improvements tensile, compressive flexural strength stiffness compared conventional composites. demonstrates importance both mycocrete paste recipe formwork. In addition, highlights advantages proposed reference BioKnit prototype: 1.8 m high freestanding arched dome composed very biohybrid knit-mycelium tubes. prototype opportunity utilize potential construction form offered by low environmental impact biomaterials. combination textiles present compelling class materials applications within sector.

Language: Английский

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Exploring the Application and Prospects of Synthetic Biology in Engineered Living Materials DOI
Qiwen Wang, Zhehui Hu, Zhixuan Li

et al.

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.

Language: Английский

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Hybridizations and reinforcements in mycelium composites: A review DOI

Scott Womer,

Tien Huynh, Sabu John

et al.

Bioresource Technology Reports, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 22, P. 101456 - 101456

Published: April 28, 2023

Language: Английский

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Mycelium-based biocomposites: synthesis and applications DOI
Monica Sharma,

Srasti Verma,

Garima Chauhan

et al.

Environmental Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7(3), P. 265 - 278

Published: April 12, 2024

Language: Английский

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Natural Fiber-reinforced Mycelium Composite for Innovative and Sustainable Construction Materials DOI Open Access
Maristella Ε. Voutetaki, Anastasios C. Mpalaskas

Published: June 14, 2024

Fiber-reinforced mycelium (FRM) composites offer an innovative and sustainable approach to construction materials for architectural structures. Mycelium, the root structure of fungi, can be combined with various natural fibers (NF) create a strong lightweight material environmental benefits. Incorporating NF like hemp, jute, or bamboo into matrix enhances mechanical properties. This combination results in composite that boasts enhanced strength, flexibility, durability. Natural FRM sustainability through utilization agricultural waste, reducing carbon footprint compared conventional materials. Additionally, yet nature resulting makes it versatile applications, while its inherent insulation properties contribute improved energy efficiency buildings. Developing adopting showcase promising step towards eco-friendly Ongoing research collaboration between scientists, engineers, industry will likely lead further improvements expanded applications. article provides comprehensive analysis current applications paper reviews potential impacts these context practices. Recently, relevance mycelium-based has extended beyond their original fields microbiology mycology architecture.

Language: Английский

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Mycelium-Based Composites: Surveying Their Acceptance by Professional Architects DOI Creative Commons

Anna Lewandowska,

Agata Bonenberg, Maciej Sydor

et al.

Biomimetics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9(6), P. 333 - 333

Published: May 30, 2024

Mycelium-based composites (MBCs) are biomaterials with scientifically proven potential to improve sustainability in construction. Although mycelium-based products not entirely new, their use engineering presents challenges due the inherent properties of this fungal material. This study investigated professional architects’ and interior designers’ perceptions MBCs, focusing on familiarity, aesthetic appeal, willingness use. The first phase survey explored respondents’ views material-related ecological design principles. In second phase, respondents evaluated ten small architectural objects crafted from form, detail, visual appeal. last measured interest using mycelium work. results revealed that MBCs were relatively unknown among surveyed professionals; only every respondent knew Despite this, 90% found visually appealing after seeing examples. Interestingly, natural, unprocessed appearance material was assessed as less aesthetically pleasing, thermal treatment improving its perceived value. Architects more receptive projects for customers than personal observation points a ‘double standard’: architects open intended own

Language: Английский

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Natural Fiber-Reinforced Mycelium Composite for Innovative and Sustainable Construction Materials DOI Creative Commons
Maristella Ε. Voutetaki, Anastasios C. Mpalaskas

Fibers, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(7), P. 57 - 57

Published: July 9, 2024

Fiber-reinforced mycelium (FRM) composites offer an innovative and sustainable approach to construction materials for architectural structures. Mycelium, the root structure of fungi, can be combined with various natural fibers (NF) create a strong lightweight material environmental benefits. Incorporating NF like hemp, jute, or bamboo into matrix enhances mechanical properties. This combination results in composite that boasts enhanced strength, flexibility, durability. Natural FRM sustainability through utilization agricultural waste, reducing carbon footprint compared conventional materials. Additionally, yet nature resulting makes it versatile applications, while its inherent insulation properties contribute improved energy efficiency buildings. Developing adopting showcases promising step towards eco-friendly Ongoing research collaboration between scientists, engineers, industry will likely lead further improvements expanded applications. article provides comprehensive analysis current applications paper reviews potential impacts these context practices. Recently, applicability mycelium-based has extended beyond their original domains biology mycology architecture.

Language: Английский

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toward Practical Applications of Engineered Living Materials with Advanced Fabrication Techniques DOI

Chenjing Lu,

Yaying Huang,

Jian Cui

et al.

ACS Synthetic Biology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(8), P. 2295 - 2312

Published: July 13, 2024

Engineered Living Materials (ELMs) are materials composed of or incorporating living cells as essential functional units. These can be created using bottom-up approaches, where engineered spontaneously form well-defined aggregates. Alternatively, top-down methods employ advanced science techniques to integrate with various kinds materials, creating hybrids and intricately combined. ELMs blend synthetic biology science, allowing for dynamic responses environmental stimuli such stress, pH, humidity, temperature, light. exhibit unique "living" properties, including self-healing, self-replication, adaptability, making them highly suitable a wide range applications in medicine, conservation, manufacturing. Their inherent biocompatibility ability undergo genetic modifications allow customized functionalities prolonged sustainability. This review highlights the transformative impact over recent decades, particularly healthcare protection. We discuss current preparation methods, use endogenous exogenous scaffolds, assembly, 3D bioprinting, electrospinning. Emphasis is placed on ongoing research technological advancements necessary enhance safety, functionality, practical applicability real-world contexts.

Language: Английский

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