Manufacture of Mycelium-Based Biocomposites in Molds Made from the Same Biocomposite

López-Forniés, Ignacio (Universidad de Zaragoza) ; Ejarque-Ortiz, Aroa ; Asión-Suñer, Laura (Universidad de Zaragoza) ; Stehr-Pérez, Marina

Resumen: Due to its insulating and mechanical properties, mycelium is a promising biomaterial. Nevertheless, its industrial application still faces challenges related to production and surface quality. In order to control the quality of the biocomposite, researchers have studied different substrates. In addition, the importance of sustainability and circular economies is highlighted in the search for alternatives to single-use plastics. This work suggests that these biocomposites can be used to make mycelium molds in which to form biocomposite pieces, reducing the cost of hard tooling, improving sustainable and clean production and disposal. In this work, a series of design recommendations are given for the use of mycelium to make molds and parts.

Idioma: Inglés

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-72829-7_27

Año: 2025

Publicado en: Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering JCM 2024 (2025), 339-348
ISSN: 2195-4356

Tipo y forma: Article (PostPrint)

Área (Departamento): Área Expresión Gráfica en Ing. (Dpto. Ingeniería Diseño Fabri.)