Interesting Engineering: Self-repairing buildings? Engineers make living concrete in construction breakthrough

 

Self-repairing buildings? Engineers make living concrete in construction breakthrough




The fungus species Neurospora shows potential in creating building materials with intricate internal structures and diverse architectural forms.

A team of researchers has developed a living building material composed of fungal mycelium and bacterial cells capable of self-repairing and surviving for extended periods.

Unlike conventional construction materials, this bio-based composite remains viable for weeks, opening up new possibilities for regenerative architecture.

The scientists behind the project, based at Montana State University in the USA, say the material is produced at low temperatures and relies on living cells, making it a potentially groundbreaking solution for reducing the environmental impact of the construction industry.


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