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 |
Hyphal Analysis of Cell Wall Dimensions and Mechanical Properties in Fungi |
| Author(s) |
James Gallagher, Steven Eric Naleway |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
James Gallagher |
| Abstract Scope |
Filamentous fungi have recently been explored as a sustainable alternative construction material for their fast growth and surprising strength. Further improvements of this strength require a deeper understanding of the constitutive material of fungi, such as their hyphae and cell walls. Variations in hyphal dimensions influence the mechanical properties found in microscale and macroscale fungal structures. This project compares hyphal diameters, as well as the cell wall thicknesses and material composition in relation to their mechanical properties between fungal species. Results have indicated that thicker cell walls with higher emphasis and material amounts in the rigid phase have statistically significant increases in stiffness. Further understanding of hyphae and their mechanical properties will help provide avenues of improvement in future fungal applications. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Biomaterials, Composites, Mechanical Properties |