Exploring the Binding Capacity of Mycelium and Wood-Based Composites for Use in Construction
Existing research on mycelium-based materials recognizes the binding capacity of fungal hyphae. Fungal hyphae digest and bond to the surface of the substrate, form entangled networks, and enhance the mechanical strength of mycelium-based composites. This investigation was driven by the results of an...
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| description | Existing research on mycelium-based materials recognizes the binding capacity of fungal hyphae. Fungal hyphae digest and bond to the surface of the substrate, form entangled networks, and enhance the mechanical strength of mycelium-based composites. This investigation was driven by the results of an ongoing project, where we attempt to provide basic concepts for a broad application of a mycelium and chipped wood composite for building components. Simultaneously, we further explore the binding capacity of mycelium and chipped wood composites with a series of experiments involving different mechanical interlocking patterns. Although the matrix material was analyzed on a micro-scale, the samples were developed on a meso-scale to enhance the bonding surface. The meso-scale allows exploring the potential of the bio-based material for use in novel construction systems. The outcome of this study provides a better understanding of the material and geometrical features of mycelium-based building elements. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-099829060e8f4e29aa69b64bc14dfe322023-11-23T15:45:58ZengMDPI AGBiomimetics2313-76732022-06-01727810.3390/biomimetics7020078Exploring the Binding Capacity of Mycelium and Wood-Based Composites for Use in ConstructionDana Saez0Denis Grizmann1Martin Trautz2Anett Werner3Chair of Structures and Structural Design (Trako), Faculty of Architecture, RWTH Aachen University, Schinkelstraße 1, 52062 Aachen, GermanyChair of Structures and Structural Design (Trako), Faculty of Architecture, RWTH Aachen University, Schinkelstraße 1, 52062 Aachen, GermanyChair of Structures and Structural Design (Trako), Faculty of Architecture, RWTH Aachen University, Schinkelstraße 1, 52062 Aachen, GermanyGroup Enzyme Technology, Chair Bioprocess Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Institute of Natural Materials Technology, Technische Universität Dresden, 01069 Dresden, GermanyExisting research on mycelium-based materials recognizes the binding capacity of fungal hyphae. Fungal hyphae digest and bond to the surface of the substrate, form entangled networks, and enhance the mechanical strength of mycelium-based composites. This investigation was driven by the results of an ongoing project, where we attempt to provide basic concepts for a broad application of a mycelium and chipped wood composite for building components. Simultaneously, we further explore the binding capacity of mycelium and chipped wood composites with a series of experiments involving different mechanical interlocking patterns. Although the matrix material was analyzed on a micro-scale, the samples were developed on a meso-scale to enhance the bonding surface. The meso-scale allows exploring the potential of the bio-based material for use in novel construction systems. The outcome of this study provides a better understanding of the material and geometrical features of mycelium-based building elements.https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/7/2/78binding capacitybio-adhesivesbio-compositesbiomaterialsbuilding biomaterialsfungal mycelium |
| spellingShingle | Dana Saez Denis Grizmann Martin Trautz Anett Werner Exploring the Binding Capacity of Mycelium and Wood-Based Composites for Use in Construction Biomimetics binding capacity bio-adhesives bio-composites biomaterials building biomaterials fungal mycelium |
| title | Exploring the Binding Capacity of Mycelium and Wood-Based Composites for Use in Construction |
| title_full | Exploring the Binding Capacity of Mycelium and Wood-Based Composites for Use in Construction |
| title_fullStr | Exploring the Binding Capacity of Mycelium and Wood-Based Composites for Use in Construction |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring the Binding Capacity of Mycelium and Wood-Based Composites for Use in Construction |
| title_short | Exploring the Binding Capacity of Mycelium and Wood-Based Composites for Use in Construction |
| title_sort | exploring the binding capacity of mycelium and wood based composites for use in construction |
| topic | binding capacity bio-adhesives bio-composites biomaterials building biomaterials fungal mycelium |
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