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Mycelium-Bound composites from agro-industrial waste for broadband acoustic absorption

Sun, Wenjing  
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Strässle Zúñiga, Sophie H.
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Philippe, Valentin  
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February 1, 2025
Materials and Design

This research explores the development of mycelium-bound composites for acoustic applications where natural fungal mycelia is used to bind organic waste into sound absorbing panels. The composites were grown in 3D printed molds to impart precise perforated patterns according to the principles of Helmholtz resonance. This approach led to improvements in sound absorption across a broad frequency range, particularly at low to mid-frequencies. By using agro-industrial waste as the raw material, our approach demonstrates the potential for upcycling while maintaining an entirely biodegradable composition. The study highlights the flexibility in material composition and design, offering a pathway for further refinements to optimize acoustic performance.

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DOI
10.1016/j.matdes.2025.113591
Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85214648457

Author(s)
Sun, Wenjing  

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Strässle Zúñiga, Sophie H.

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Philippe, Valentin  

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Rinaldi, Louisa  

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Abitbol, Tiffany  

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Date Issued

2025-02-01

Published in
Materials and Design
Volume

250

Article Number

113591

Subjects

Acoustic absorption

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Additive manufacturing

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Composites

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Living materials

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Mycelium

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Upcycling

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