Development of a Mycelium-Based Thermal Insulation Material
The study explores the potential of mycelium-based materials as sustainable thermal insulation for construction. Mycelium, the vegetative part of fungi, grows on organic substrates such as agricultural byproducts, forming a lightweight, biodegradable composite with insulating properties. The experim...
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| description | The study explores the potential of mycelium-based materials as sustainable thermal insulation for construction. Mycelium, the vegetative part of fungi, grows on organic substrates such as agricultural byproducts, forming a lightweight, biodegradable composite with insulating properties. The experiments focus on optimizing the material’s thermal conductivity and mechanical strength . Mycelium insulation demonstrates thermal conductivity values comparable to traditional materials like mineral wool and expanded polystyrene (EPS), with a range of 0.039 to 0.05 W/m·K. The production process employs renewable resources, is non-toxic, and aligns with circular economy principles by repurposing agricultural waste. Challenges remain in enhancing water resistance and mechanical adaptability. The findings underline mycelium’s potential as an eco-friendly alternative in modern sustainable construction, emphasizing its role in reducing carbon footprints and promoting resource efficiency. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a5979ece358d439abc8702d9d083dc4d2025-08-25T06:12:10ZengSciendoEnvironmental and Climate Technologies2255-88372025-01-0129120121110.2478/rtuect-2025-0014Development of a Mycelium-Based Thermal Insulation MaterialLuksta Ilze0Vamža Ilze1Blumberga Dagnija21–3Riga Technical University, Institute of Energy Systems and Environment, Āzenes street 12-K1, Riga, LV-1048, Latvia1–3Riga Technical University, Institute of Energy Systems and Environment, Āzenes street 12-K1, Riga, LV-1048, Latvia1–3Riga Technical University, Institute of Energy Systems and Environment, Āzenes street 12-K1, Riga, LV-1048, LatviaThe study explores the potential of mycelium-based materials as sustainable thermal insulation for construction. Mycelium, the vegetative part of fungi, grows on organic substrates such as agricultural byproducts, forming a lightweight, biodegradable composite with insulating properties. The experiments focus on optimizing the material’s thermal conductivity and mechanical strength . Mycelium insulation demonstrates thermal conductivity values comparable to traditional materials like mineral wool and expanded polystyrene (EPS), with a range of 0.039 to 0.05 W/m·K. The production process employs renewable resources, is non-toxic, and aligns with circular economy principles by repurposing agricultural waste. Challenges remain in enhancing water resistance and mechanical adaptability. The findings underline mycelium’s potential as an eco-friendly alternative in modern sustainable construction, emphasizing its role in reducing carbon footprints and promoting resource efficiency.https://doi.org/10.2478/rtuect-2025-0014agricultural by-producteco-friendly materialsmyceliumthermal insulation |
| spellingShingle | Luksta Ilze Vamža Ilze Blumberga Dagnija Development of a Mycelium-Based Thermal Insulation Material Environmental and Climate Technologies agricultural by-product eco-friendly materials mycelium thermal insulation |
| title | Development of a Mycelium-Based Thermal Insulation Material |
| title_full | Development of a Mycelium-Based Thermal Insulation Material |
| title_fullStr | Development of a Mycelium-Based Thermal Insulation Material |
| title_full_unstemmed | Development of a Mycelium-Based Thermal Insulation Material |
| title_short | Development of a Mycelium-Based Thermal Insulation Material |
| title_sort | development of a mycelium based thermal insulation material |
| topic | agricultural by-product eco-friendly materials mycelium thermal insulation |
| url | https://doi.org/10.2478/rtuect-2025-0014 |
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