A new wall tile made from fungi can help to cool buildings (VIDEO)
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Scientists from #NTUsg have developed a new material for wall tiles made from fungi and bamboo with a texture inspired by elephant skin. It could help to keep buildings cool in the face of rising temperatures. Mycelium, the root network of fungi, has low thermal conductivity which reduces the rate at which the material gains heat. The rough, wrinkled skin of elephants contains more surface area than smoother skin textures which helps in dissipating heat. Combining both of these properties together results in a tile that can limit heat gain and accelerate heat loss. As these fungi tiles are biodegradable, they could provide a #green and more #sustainable alternative to current synthetic insulating materials.
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