Mycelium Composites Open Source Data

Attached here is a compilation of to my knowledge the most comprehensive data on Mycelium Composite information and cited from the scientific literature. Information includes the study, the fungal strain, substrate, and tests performed. Link to file is below..

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/zim31cpyaa6x6wqc8govp/Mycelium-Tracker-4-8-for-quelea.xlsx?dl=0&rlkey=l8j4thoce7br0rftwwx85cffw

The basics:

Mycelium composites are typically created with either a Ganoderma, Pleurtus or Trametes phylum fungi. Each fungi has different advantages. Ganoderma is the favorite because it grows the fastest. Trametes grows most densely, while Pleurotus is more has the largest cell width.

The substrate is typically ag waste or timber waste. Hemp has performed the best Ag wise and beechwood so far has performed best Timber wise.

Mycelium composites are biodegradable and less energy intensive to create than other common materials. However they are weak, hydrophilic and friable. Most likely as a material they will expand little beyond what Expanded Polystyrene can do in dry enviroments. Fungi is promising but areas of food, and leathers may be better than construction.