Mycelium is a strong candidate for sustainable construction primarily due to its lightweight biodegradable structure and its capacity to be grown from waste sources. In addition to this, …

2024年7月1日 · The thickness of mycelium insulation was found to have a significant impact on energy savings, increasing them from 56 % to 93 %, and representing nearly a 1.7-fold …

2024年5月31日 · Mycelium possesses distinctive and advantageous properties that make it an intriguing prospect for energy storage solutions. Its extensive network of thread-like fungal …

2023年11月1日 · Mycelium composite with a low density (∼100 kg m −3) and high porosity (>90%) demonstrated outstanding thermal insulation, energy absorption, and hydrophobic …

2024年3月29日 · Mycelium-based bio-composites are an example of such materials. They have a low embodied energy compared to concrete-based materials and commercial thermal …

2024年5月28日 · Researchers worldwide are exploring how mycelium — those thin, thread-like fungal structures — can be harnessed for energy storage. Mycelium's unique properties, …

2018年12月4日 · Here we report a detailed characterisation of the thermal degradation and fire properties of fungal mycelium and mycelium-biomass composites. Measurements and …

2022年9月6日 · Mycelium is the vegetative part of fungi characterised by thread-like hyphae. It can be transformed from organic waste in an environmentally sustainable manner (e.g., …

2023年7月21日 · Mycelium-based insulation provides a natural and sustainable solution that effectively regulates indoor temperatures, reducing the need for cooling systems. By …

In addition to mass loss and evolved gases, the thermal degradation of mycelium is also accompanied by energy release in the form of heat. The heat release rate of a burning …