Myco-Alga Tiles
- Additive Companion
- Product Design and engineering
- 2023
- United States
Summary
A paste-like substrate comprised of ground waste and mycelium is 3D printed into modular tile forms. These are cultivated for two weeks to allow the mycelium to grow and form a natural binder. To halt the process the tiles are fired which results in a durable and lightweight material.
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Technology Details
- Paste Deposition
- Material Extrusion
- Mycelium
- Mycelium / Waste
- Slurry
- Fired
Process Steps
Printer category: Material Extrusion
- 1
Step 1Printing
- Technology
- Material
Application Profile
€€
€25–€49.99
Indicative single unit production cost at time of manufacture.
Complex
Requires specialised knowledge and deeper analysis.
Prototypes / Samples / One-Offs
Component
Research
★★★
Uses naturally abundant, bio-based, or fully recycled materials that process efficiently with low energy, minimising environmental impact and long-term waste. This rating relates to the technology type only. The design, purpose and longevity of the entire object can offset any of the technology type's negative sustainability credentials.
Professional
Sustainability
Recognition
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