Date:27 Jan 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Bamboo
Process waste/Secondary residue
Construction materials
MycoBamboo
Application
Description The project explores MycoBamboo, a bio-based insulation composite made from bamboo stem residues, aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of building materials. By utilizing fast-growing bamboo and mycelium, the composite valorizes waste and offers flame resistance and thermal stability. The study assesses MycoBamboo’s life-cycle carbon footprint, showing its potential for carbon sequestration and global warming reduction. Future research focuses on improving energy efficiency during production and addressing fire safety concerns.
Pathway Description: The MycoBamboo conversion process begins with bamboo waste preparation, where bamboo stems are collected and processed for uniformity. Next, the material undergoes mycelium inoculation, introducing mycelium spores to initiate fungal growth. This is followed by mycelium-based composite fabrication., where the mycelium binds the bamboo particles into a cohesive bio-composite. Finally, the product is stabilized through deactivation and curing using heat treatment or alternative low-energy methods to complete the insulation material. o1-mini
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Tags: Sustainable Building MaterialsMyco BambooBio Insulation
Construction materials
MycoBamboo
Types of Feedstock
Secondary agricultural reisude
Name
Bamboo Residues
Form
Solid waste from bamboo processing
Logistics
Collected from bamboo processing plants
Characteristics
Acts as a natural binder
Biological
Bio-Composite Fabrication
Educational Institution
University of Strathclyde