Mycoarchitecture: mechanical properties of composite materials from organic wastes agglomerated with fungi

Abstract

The depletion of fossil resources and increasing pollution are driving the development of sustainable materials. The traditional construction industry has a negative impact on the planet because it uses non-renewable raw materials. In contrast, the cultivation of materials from fungal mycelium is a renewable resource that grows on lignocellulosic waste. In this work, the mechanical properties of the fungal material are analyzed according to the standard. The results of compressive resistance are superior to those of conventional insulators such as expanded polystyrene, and it can be an alternative to plastics used for thermal insulation.