Fungi are an understudied, biotechnologically valuable group of organisms. Due to the
immense range of habitats that fungi inhabit, and the consequent need to compete against a …

Mycelium composites are an emerging class of cheap and environmentally sustainable
materials experiencing increasing research interest and commercialisation in the EU and …

In the context of the ongoing transition from a linear to a circular economy, ecologically
friendly renewable solutions are put in place. Filamentous fungi can be grown on various …

Over the last couple of decades, the introduction of living systems to material science for the
synthesis of functional materials from biological resources is receiving immense …

The fungal kingdom comprises a hyperdiverse clade of heterotrophic eukaryotes
characterized by the presence of a chitinous cell wall, the loss of phagotrophic capabilities …

Fungi-derived leather substitutes are an emerging class of ethically and environmentally
responsible fabrics that are increasingly meeting consumer aesthetic and functional …

The most recent strategies available for upcycling agri‐food losses and waste (FLW) into
functional bioplastics and advanced materials are reviewed and the valorization of food …

Mycelium-based bio-composite materials have been invented and widely applied to different
areas, including construction, manufacturing, agriculture, and biomedical. As the vegetative …

Recent convergence of biotechnological and design tools has stimulated an emergence of
new design practices utilizing natural mechanisms to program matter in a bottom-up …

The manufacturing of geopolymers and alkali-activated materials for precast and cast in-situ
construction applications could be achieved using suitable production techniques, such as …