Mycelium composites are a class of materials based on mycelium - the roots of mushrooms. A research team from the University of Bristol has suggested that mycelium composites could offer a sustainable alternative to traditional building materials and help address socio-economic and environmental challenges in Africa. In a new paper published in the journal Advanced Sustainable Systems , Lead Author Stefania Akromah, a PhD student in the Centre for Doctoral Training in Composites Science, Engineering, and Manufacturing, suggests that while holding a lot of potential benefits, mycelium composite technology has yet to become established in the African continent.

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