Research Keyword: fire resistance

Upcycling end-of-life mattresses into sustainable insulation materials through development of mycelium based biocomposites

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Scientists developed an innovative way to recycle old mattresses by growing fungus on shredded mattress waste, creating a new insulation material. The resulting biocomposite is extremely heat-resistant, remaining stable even at temperatures above 990°C, and has insulation properties comparable to commercial products. This approach converts waste mattresses into valuable building materials while promoting environmental sustainability through circular economy principles.

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Evaluation of Selected Fire Properties of Recycled Particleboards

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This research examines how different types of wood used to make particleboards affect their ability to resist fire. Scientists tested boards made from fresh wood, decayed wood, and recycled wood materials by exposing them to intense heat. They found that boards made from fresh, minimally processed wood catch fire more slowly and burn more slowly than boards made from recycled materials, though recycled boards are more sustainable.

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Development and characterization of novelly grown fire-resistant fungal fibers

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Scientists developed fire-resistant fibers from fungal mycelium grown with silica, offering a natural alternative to synthetic plastic fibers used in concrete. These fungal fibers burn more slowly, retain more material after heating, and create protective char layers that help prevent concrete spalling during fires. The new fibers are more environmentally friendly, cheaper to produce, and significantly outperform traditional polypropylene fibers in fire-resistant applications.

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3D printed gyroid scaffolds enabling strong and thermally insulating mycelium-bound composites for greener infrastructures

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Scientists developed a new eco-friendly building material by growing mushroom mycelium on specially designed 3D-printed scaffolds made from wood and plant-based plastic. These mycelium bricks are stronger, better insulators, and more fire-resistant than traditional bricks or foam insulation, while being completely biodegradable. This breakthrough could help reduce the construction industry’s massive carbon footprint and provide a sustainable alternative to harmful conventional building materials.

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3D printed gyroid scaffolds enabling strong and thermally insulating mycelium-bound composites for greener infrastructures

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Scientists developed a new eco-friendly building material made from mushroom mycelium grown on 3D-printed scaffolds. This material is as strong as traditional bricks, provides excellent insulation like foam, resists fire better than conventional materials, and is completely compostable. The innovation could help reduce carbon emissions from construction by replacing harmful petroleum-based and energy-intensive traditional building materials.

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