Multiscale characterisation of the mechanical stability and failure mechanisms of fungal composites (B01)

• Subject Area: Biomaterials
• Term: since 2026
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 548244816

The characteristic features of the fungal mycelium and substrate particles on the interfacial properties and in turn on the composites' mechanical performance will be studied. Achieving defined property combinations by hierarchical structuring and combining high mechanical performance during the service life are of prime interest. The sub-project aims further at developing time- and material-saving testing methods to predict the composite mechanical properties.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 1743: MY-CO BUILD: Biomanufacturing, characterisation and sustainability assessment of fungal-based building materials
• Major Instrumentation: Micro Mecanical Tester
• Applicant Institution: Technische Universität Berlin
• Project Head: Professorin Dr.-Ing. Claudia Fleck