Mycology on another level
Fireproof Fungi
Mycelium, an incredible network of fungal strands that can thrive on organic waste and in darkness, could be a basis for sustainable fireproofing. RMIT researchers are chemically manipulating its
composition to harness its fire-retardant properties. The researchers are focused on creating bio-derived, fire-retardant cladding for buildings to prevent tragedies.
The researchers are now looking to create fungal mats reinforced by engineering fibers to delay ignition, reduce the flaming intensity and improve fire safety ranking.
This project is a
major collaboration involving RMIT University, the University of New South Wales, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the Australian Research Council Training Centre in Fire Retardant Materials and Safety Technologies
