Sustainably produced, biodegradable materials are an important focus of modern materials science. However, when working with natural materials such as cellulose, lignin or chitin, researchers face a ...

Instead of treating the mycelium, they use it as a whole. As it grows, the fungus not only forms hyphae, but also a so-called extracellular matrix: a network of various fiber-like macromolecules ...

Mushroom mycelium can be turned into high-quality insulation and other building materials. To learn more, Technology Networks ...

Fungi are considered a promising source of biodegradable materials. Empa researchers have developed a new material based on a fungal mycelium and its ...

Scientists at Empa’s Cellulose and Wood Materials laboratory have developed a revolutionary new material that is not only biodegradable and tear-resistant but also completely edible. Unlike many ...