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Scientists are aiming to revolutionize the construction industry with "mycocrete" Scientists are aiming to revolutionize the construction industry with an approach that harnesses knitted molds and the root network of fungi to create eco-friendly building materials.
The construction industry has a big impact on the environment
The construction industry has a big impact on the environment
Scientists have developed mycocrete, a paste made with the root network of fungus called mycelium, as a building material. Injecting this into a knitted textile framework creates a composite material which is stronger and more versatile than previous biomaterials made of fungi and could eventually be used to construct lightweight buildings with low environmental impact.
Scientists have developed a way to grow building materials using “knitted moulds” that could help to reduce the environmental impact of the construction industry.