Myco-materials are increasingly of interest due to the possibility to grow versatile material constructions using straightforward fermentation techniques. Most often these materials are based on lignocellulose substrates from waste streams and rely on the ability of fungal mycelium to both digest and bind these substrates into a cohesive and functional form. In this presentation, I will discuss the state of the art in myco-materials, considering solid and submerged fermentation, with a special focus on the influence of growth environment, including substrate profile, on the properties of the resulting mycelium. Furthermore, key knowledge gaps in the field, as possible hindrances to materials implementation, will be elaborated.

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