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 |
Mycelium-Based Multifunctional Surface Coating for Sustainable Development |
| Author(s) |
Zhao Qin, Ludovica Clementini, Gargi De, Federica Buccino, Laura Vergani |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Zhao Qin |
| Abstract Scope |
Functional surfaces are crucial in manufacturing as they are an efficient way to repel unwanted materials or energy forms. Existing technologies rely on conventional coating materials that are energy-intensive and made of petroleum-based plastics, and their production is not sustainable. Here, we focus on fungal biotechnology to produce a mycelium-based layer fully derived from biomass and aim for multifunctional coating. Our preliminary tests demonstrate that the mycelium coating is fire-tolerant because of the quick formation of a char layer on the surface in contact with fire. Moreover, we investigate the structure-mechanics relationship of mycelium-reinforced polymer films, leveraging a combination of synchrotron image-guided failure assessment (in situ mechanical testing combined with a synchrotron imaging), computational modeling, and machine learning. We reveal the intricate interfacial interactions between the mycelium's unique structure and the polymer matrix. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Biomaterials, Composites, Computational Materials Science & Engineering |