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A study conducted by the University of Bristol in South Africa has found that mycelium composites, a biobased building material, can have a greater environmental impact than traditional concrete<\/h2>\n

Scientists at the University of Bristol have discovered that mycelium composites, biobased materials made from fungi and agricultural residues, can have a greater environmental impact than conventional fossil-fuel-based materials due to the high amount of electricity involved in their production.<\/p>\n

In the findings of \u2018Potential Environmental Impact of Mycelium Composites on African Communities<\/a>\u2019, published today in Scientific Reports<\/em>, the team show that this is further exacerbated in countries like South Africa where fossil fuel is the main source of electricity.<\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t helped by mycelium composites\u2019 shorter lifespan and the need for multiple replacements over the duration of long-term applications, thereby increasing their overall environmental impact.<\/p>\n

Proving sustainable solutions are not one-size-fits-all<\/h3>\n

The research was conducted using a life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology following the ISO 14040 and 14044 standards for evaluating the environmental impact of materials or processes.<\/p>\n

Lead author Stefania Akromah explained: \u201cMycelium composites are considered a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuel derived materials.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, the sustainability of these materials depends<\/a> on various location-specific factors like resource availability, economic structures, cultural practices, and regulations.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur main focus was to determine if producing mycelium composites is sustainable in Africa and to identify which manufacturing processes have the most potential to damage the environment.\u201d<\/p>\n

Balancing sustainability and social value in manufacturing<\/h3>\n

Despite this discovery, the team also concluded that the overall potential damage on the environment caused by mycelium composite technology can be mitigated by incorporating alternative energy sources like firewood.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe right decisions can then be made to ensure that manufacturing has as low an impact as possible, while also contributing to local economies and African livelihoods\u201d said Professor Steve Eichhorn, director of the Centre for Doctoral Training in Composites, Science and Manufacturing (CoSEM) \u2013 from which this study was funded.<\/p>\n

The study will continue to evaluate mycelium composites<\/h3>\n

The team plans to next evaluate the environmental impact of mycelium composite technology under various scenarios aimed at reducing the overall footprint, to conduct uncertainty analysis to verify the accuracy of the current results, and to compare the footprint of mycelium composites with other emerging green materials that are or could be used in Africa.<\/p>\n

Additionally, they are also looking to investigate the economic feasibility and social implications of the technology to provide a comprehensive evaluation of its sustainability.<\/p>\n

Stefania continued: \u201cAfrica faces heightened vulnerability to climate change impacts owing to its limited financial resources, making it crucial to mitigate these impacts as much as possible.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis study offers valuable insights that can be used to proactively address the potential impact of this technology on the environment and human health.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was interesting to find that even a technology that is generally perceived as sustainable can sometimes have a greater environmental impact than conventional fossil-fuel-based materials<\/a>. This highlights the importance of life cycle assessment studies and the need to carefully consider all factors, including energy sources and lifespan, when evaluating new materials.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cStefania\u2019s work just demonstrates that it\u2019s important, when conducting Life Cycle Assessments<\/a>, that geographical considerations, and cultural practices, are taken into account, to calculate sustainability.”<\/p>\n

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