Mycelium Thermal Insulation Material
CONECT 2025: XVIII International Scientific Conference of Environmental and Climate Technologies: Book of Abstracts 2025
Ilze Luksta, Ilze Vamža, Dagnija Blumberga

The study explores the potential of mycelium-based materials as sustainable thermal insulation for construction. Mycelium, the vegetative part of fungi, grows on organic substrates such as agricultural byproducts, forming a lightweight, biodegradable composite with insulating properties. Experiments focus on optimizing thermal conductivity, mechanical strength, and environmental sustainability of the material. Mycelium insulation demonstrates thermal conductivity values comparable to traditional materials like mineral wool and expanded polystyrene (EPS), with a range of 0.039 to 0.05 W/m K. The production process employs renewable resources, is non-toxic, and aligns with circular economy principles by repurposing agricultural waste. Challenges remain in enhancing water resistance and mechanical adaptability. The findings underline mycelium's potential as an eco-friendly alternative in modern sustainable construction, emphasizing its role in reducing carbon footprints and promoting resource efficiency.


Keywords
Agricultural by-product, eco-friendly materials, mycelium, thermal insulation
DOI
10.7250/CONECT.2025.032
Hyperlink
https://ect-journals.rtu.lv/conect/article/view/CONECT.2025.032

Luksta, I., Vamža, I., Blumberga, D. Mycelium Thermal Insulation Material. In: CONECT 2025: XVIII International Scientific Conference of Environmental and Climate Technologies: Book of Abstracts, Latvia, Riga, 14-16 May, 2025. Riga: Riga Technical University, 2025, pp.62-62. ISBN 978-9934-37-166-0. ISSN 2592-9704. Available from: doi:10.7250/CONECT.2025.032

Publication language
English (en)
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