Research Keyword: biofabrication

BioKnit: development of mycelium paste for use with permanent textile formwork

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Researchers developed a new type of injectable mycelium paste combined with knitted fabric formwork to create lightweight, sustainable building materials. The BioKnit prototype demonstrates that this approach can produce large, complex structures like an arched dome using fungal material instead of traditional construction materials. The textile framework dramatically strengthens the mycelium composite while keeping the material environmentally friendly and relatively easy to produce.

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Mycelial Beehives of HIVEOPOLIS: Designing and Building Therapeutic Inner Nest Environments for Honeybees

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Scientists created experimental beehives made from living mushroom mycelium (the root structure of mushrooms) combined with 3D-printed scaffolds. These hives are designed to keep bees warmer while providing natural antimicrobial compounds that protect them from diseases. The research combines digital design technology with biology to create homes that mimic the natural tree cavities where wild honeybees live, potentially making them healthier and more resilient to climate change and diseases.

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