Mycelium-Based Biocomposites: Sustainable Material Design with Lentinula edodes and Pleurotus ostreatus for the Construction Industry
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15038430Keywords:
Mycelium, Lentinula Edodes, Pleurotus Ostreatus, Biocomposite, Sustainability, Construction MaterialAbstract
Global climate change, depletion of natural resources, and waste management challenges have
heightened the need for eco-friendly materials in the construction sector. Mycelium (the filamentous
structure of fungi), which binds agricultural or industrial waste, offers the potential to produce lightweight,
highly insulative, and biologically degradable composite products. In this study, we examine the production
stages, physical and mechanical properties, and prospective applications—primarily in construction but
also in fields such as insulation, decorative elements, and temporary structures—of mycelium-based
biocomposites derived from Lentinula edodes and Pleurotus ostreatus. The findings reveal several
advantages rooted in high porosity, including effective thermal and acoustic insulation, a low carbon
footprint, and light weight, accompanied by certain limitations such as water sensitivity and somewhat
restricted mechanical strength. Nevertheless, it is understood that with suitable surface coatings, flame
retardant additives, and automation-assisted production processes, these challenges can be significantly
overcome, indicating that mycelium-based composites may provide critical contributions to the quest for
sustainable materials.
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