Building physics characterisation of the thermal, moisture, and fire protection behaviour of fungal composites (C01)

• Subject Area: Construction Material Sciences, Chemistry, Building Physics ; Architecture, Building and Construction History, Construction Research, Sustainable Building Technology
• Term: since 2026
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 548244816

The focus will be on material-technological characterisation related to the thermal, moisture, and fire protection behaviour of fungal composites produced by F. fomentarius when cultivated on plant substrate particles. The project systematically explores various modifications to enhance the thermal material behaviour of F. fomentarius composites and develops methods that can control their moisture-, and fire-related characteristics.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 1743: MY-CO BUILD: Biomanufacturing, characterisation and sustainability assessment of fungal-based building materials
• Applicant Institution: Technische Universität Berlin
• Project Head: Professor Dr.-Ing. Frank Dehn