Camilleri Emma, Narayan Sumesh, Lingam Divnesh, Blundell Renald
Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, Imsida MSD2080, Malta.
Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Physics, The University of the South Pacific, Fiji.
Biotechnol Adv. 2025 Mar-Apr;79:108517. doi: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2025.108517. Epub 2025 Jan 6.
Mycelium-based composites hold significant potential as sustainable alternatives to traditional materials, offering innovative solutions to the escalating challenges of global warming and climate change. This review examines their production techniques, advantages, and limitations, emphasizing their role in addressing pressing environmental and economic concerns. Current applications span various industries, including manufacturing and biomedical fields, where mycelium-based composites demonstrate the capacity to mitigate environmental impact and enhance economic sustainability. Key findings highlight their environmental benefits, economic viability, and versatile applications, showcasing their potential to revolutionize multiple sectors. However, challenges such as consumer acceptance, intrinsic variability, and the need for standardized guidelines persist, underscoring the importance of further research and innovation. By optimizing material properties and refining production processes, mycelium-based composites could pave the way for widespread adoption as sustainable materials, contributing to a greener and more environmentally conscious future.
基于菌丝体的复合材料作为传统材料的可持续替代品具有巨大潜力，为应对全球变暖和气候变化不断升级的挑战提供了创新解决方案。本综述考察了它们的生产技术、优势和局限性，强调了它们在解决紧迫的环境和经济问题方面的作用。当前的应用涵盖各个行业，包括制造业和生物医学领域，在这些领域中，基于菌丝体的复合材料显示出减轻环境影响和增强经济可持续性的能力。主要研究结果突出了它们的环境效益、经济可行性和广泛应用，展示了它们在多个领域引发变革的潜力。然而，诸如消费者接受度、内在变异性以及对标准化指南的需求等挑战依然存在，这凸显了进一步研究和创新的重要性。通过优化材料性能和完善生产工艺，基于菌丝体的复合材料可为作为可持续材料的广泛应用铺平道路，为更绿色、更具环保意识的未来做出贡献。
