Impact Factor (2025): 6.9
DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
Mycelium
composites are an emerging class of cheap and environmentally sustainable
materials that can improve the energy performance of building. Manufacturing of
Styrofoam and plastic construction materials greatly contribute to global
warming by the discharge of chemical and hazardous waste materials to the
environment. This condition or situation can be avoided by usage of bio-based,
biodegradable materials in the environment. Mycelium composite materials are
such type of materials that is made from mycelium (fungal threads network) and
wood sawdust that is easily available. This project on mycelium building
materials conveys that they can be used as a better insulation because of its
low thermal conductivity properties. Materials made of mushrooms are strong and
inherently fire resistant, and they are simple to mould. Using mycelium in
building provides fantastic prospects for repurposing agricultural waste into a
reasonably priced, environmentally friendly, and biodegradable material
substitute. They protect the environment and are carbon neutral.
Country : India
IRJIET, Volume 7, Issue 7, July 2023 pp. 99-101