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Waste Rose Flower and Lavender Straw Biomass—An Innovative Lignocellulose Feedstock for Mycelium Bio-Materials Development Using Newly Isolated Ganoderma resinaceum GA1M

Researchers developed eco-friendly building materials by growing mushroom mycelium (Ganoderma resinaceum) on waste residues from rose and lavender essential oil production. These waste biomasses, typically discarded or burned, were successfully converted into biocomposites with properties comparable to hempcrete and other sustainable materials. The resulting mycelium-based materials are completely natural, biodegradable, and possess antimicrobial and aromatic properties, offering a promising sustainable alternative to synthetic materials.

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Artificial Neural Network Prediction of Mechanical Properties in Mycelium-Based Biocomposites

Scientists developed an artificial intelligence model that can predict how strong and durable mushroom-based composite materials will be. These composites are made by growing mushroom mycelium (fungal threads) through wood particles and other plant materials, creating an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic materials. The AI model learns from physical measurements and can accurately predict mechanical properties, potentially reducing the need for extensive testing and helping design better sustainable materials.

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