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Mycelium

Mycelium composites are an emerging class of cheap and environ-

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mentally sustainable materials experiencing increasing research

interest and commercialisation in the construction applications.
These materials utilise natural fungal growth as a low energy bio-fab-
rication method to upcycle abundant agricultural byproducts and
wastes into more sustainable alternatives to energy intensive synthet-
ic construction materials.
Mycelium composites have customisable material properties based
on their composition and manufacturing process and can replace
foams, timber and plastics for applications, such as insulation, door
cores, panelling, flooring, cabinetry and other furnishings.
Due to their low thermal conductivity, high acoustic absorption and
fire safety properties outperforming traditional construction materials,
such as synthetic foams and engineered woods, they show particular
promise as thermal and acoustic insulation foams.
However, limitations stemming from their typically foam-like mechan-
ical properties, high water absorption and many gaps in material
property documentation necessitate the use of mycelium composites
as non- or semi-structural supplements to traditional construction ma-
terials for specific, suitable applications, including insulation, panelling
and furnishings.
Nonetheless, useful material properties in addition to the low costs,
simplicity of manufacture and environmental sustainability of these
materials suggest that they will play a significant role in the future of
green construction.

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