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Mycelium Boards Block Sound and Hold Weight

Mycelium Boards Block Sound and Hold Weight

What they found

Mycelium boards from mushroom waste absorbed over 90% of sound at key frequencies with compressive strength up to about 10 MPa.

Mycelium boards from mushroom waste absorbed over 90% of sound at key frequencies with compressive strength up to about 10 MPa.

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absorbing over 90% of sound

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Field study

Field study

Materials/engineering

Materials/engineering

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

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ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

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Soundproof Strength Combo

Soundproof Strength Combo

Mycelium boards made from mushroom waste reached compressive strength up to ~10 MPa with stiffness up to ~45 MPa, while also absorbing over 90% of sound at key frequencies (~1600 Hz). The best formulations maintained strong sound absorption (0.7–0.9) across a wide frequency range, matching or outperforming common eco-materials like cardboard and plant fiber panels.

Mycelium boards made from mushroom waste reached compressive strength up to ~10 MPa with stiffness up to ~45 MPa, while also absorbing over 90% of sound at key frequencies (~1600 Hz). The best formulations maintained strong sound absorption (0.7–0.9) across a wide frequency range, matching or outperforming common eco-materials like cardboard and plant fiber panels.

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