About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2026 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Biological Materials Science
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| Presentation Title |
Mycology and Mechanics: How fungal structures lead to advanced materials |
| Author(s) |
Debora Lyn Porter, Soroosh Salehi, Tianxiang Zhao |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Debora Lyn Porter |
| Abstract Scope |
Fungi, one of the most biologically diverse sections of life, exhibit an immense variability in the micro and macro morphological characteristics which define them. Such variability in morphology has led to functional characteristics that have allowed Fungi to occupy nearly every biome on earth. The numerous morphological structures, and their subsequent unique properties, present a wealth of novel questions to pursue from an engineering perspective. The evolution-driven designs offer ample inspiration for the creation of advanced materials, including in the design of filtration materials, porous scaffolds, lower-weight composites, and passive actuators. Use of these materials can include biological material or materials that copy the design. Investigation into and use of the variety of fungal structures is expected to result in the creation of advanced materials that can impact many industries and be used in engineering applications. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Biomaterials, Mechanical Properties, Characterization |