Scientists Are Using Fungi To Replace Plastic and It Is Amazing
by N/A, 9 years ago |
1 min read
Materials scientists are trying to find new ways to create sustainable products and these scientists have turned to nature toÂ
Scientists in Amsterdam have been using a fungus called mycelium as the test subject for this experiment.
They use a 3D printing filament made from potato starch that is porous and allows fungus to grow. Then it's heated so that the growth will stop and a sturdy, plastic-like material is left behind.
Check out this video to see how scientists are using fungi in place of plastic.
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