Living fungus-based building material repairs itself for over a month

Scientists develop self-healing material from fungus and bacteria

The material is manufactured with living cells at low temperatures and is capable of self-repairing.

New Fungus-Based Building Material Heals Itself, Paving the Way Toward Self-Repairing Structures

A new fungus– and bacteria-based building material developed by Montana State University researchers demonstrates the ability to “heal” itself, an achievement that could pave the way toward self-repairing structures. The new material promises major carbon reductions compared to more traditional materials such as concrete, which are commonly used in construction projects today. By mitigating some of the major drawbacks plaguing the current bio-ba…

Living fungus-based building material repairs itself for over a month

Engineers have developed a building material that uses the root-like mycelium of a fungus and bacteria cells. Their results, published in Cell Reports Physical Science, show that this material—which is manufactured with living cells at low temperatures—is capable of self-repairing and could eventually offer a sustainable alternative for high-emission building materials like concrete.

Self-Healing Fungus-Based Building Material Lasts Over a Month

Engineers have made a significant breakthrough in the development of a novel building material that integrates the root-like mycelium of fungi with living bacterial cells. This pioneering research, published on April 16 in the esteemed Cell Press journal, Cell Reports Physical Science, showcases a material that can be manufactured under low-temperature conditions while still utilizing living cells. This aspect contributes to the material’s remar…