The complex structure of Fomes fomentarius represents an architectural design for high-performance ultralightweight materials

Keyphrases

• Mechanical Properties 100%
• Complex Structure 100%
• High Performance 100%
• Mycelium 100%
• Architectural Design 100%
• Fomes Fomentarius 100%
• Ultra-lightweight Materials 100%
• Microstructure 50%
• Aspect Ratio 50%
• Fungi 50%
• Extracellular Matrix 50%
• Structural Characterization 50%
• Chemical Characterization 50%
• Hierarchical Self-assembly 50%
• Sources of Inspiration 50%
• Synergistic Interaction 50%
• Mechanical Characterization 50%
• High Fracture Toughness 50%
• High-performance Materials 50%
• Branch Length 50%
• Preferential Orientation 50%
• Functionally Graded Materials 50%
• Ultra-lightweight 50%
• High Strength-toughness 50%
• Multi-connectivity 50%

Material Science

• Mechanical Strength 100%
• Density 100%
• Fracture Toughness 100%
• Mechanical Testing 100%
• Functionally Graded Material 100%
• Self Assembly 100%

Engineering

• Complex Structure 100%
• Architectural Design 100%
• Microstructure 50%
• Aspect Ratio 50%
• Multiscale 50%
• Interconnectivity 50%
• Functionally Graded Material 50%
• Material Performance 50%
• Impact Toughness 50%