Investigation of Mycelium-Miscanthus composites as building insulation material

– Good insulation materials have low thermal conductivity which is mainly related with the density of material. Bio-composite contribute to reduce environmental footprint buildings. The main goal this study effectiveness a self-growing, bio-composite building material made Miscanthus x giganteus and mushroom Mycelium. Different mix proportions Mycelium were considered identify most suitable mixture produce porous composite has lower density. Scanning electron microscopy images used evaluate microstructural geometry Thermal test was conducted on eight plates, results showed that new between 0.0882 0.104 Wm?1K?1. Moreover, other experiments carried out characterize density, compressive strength water absorption. In addition, fire resistant tests plates without render conducted, it found belong category EI15 according EN13501–2:2003. initial be satisfactory make sustainable