Treffer: Gradients of Aliveness and Engineering: A Taxonomy of Fungal Engineered Living Materials.

Title:
Gradients of Aliveness and Engineering: A Taxonomy of Fungal Engineered Living Materials.
Authors:
Elsacker E; Research Group of Microbiology, Department of Bioengineering Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, Brussels, B-1050, Belgium., Saluena Martin J; Research Group of Microbiology, Department of Bioengineering Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, Brussels, B-1050, Belgium., Sangosanya AO; Research Group of Microbiology, Department of Bioengineering Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, Brussels, B-1050, Belgium., Verstuyft A; Research Group of Microbiology, Department of Bioengineering Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, Brussels, B-1050, Belgium., Van Wylick A; Research Group of Architectural Engineering, Department of Architectural Engineering, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, Brussels, B-1050, Belgium., Peeters E; Research Group of Microbiology, Department of Bioengineering Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, Brussels, B-1050, Belgium.
Source:
Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.) [Adv Mater] 2026 Jan; Vol. 38 (5), pp. e02728. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Oct 25.
Publication Type:
Journal Article
Language:
English
Journal Info:
Publisher: Wiley-VCH Country of Publication: Germany NLM ID: 9885358 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1521-4095 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 09359648 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Adv Mater Subsets: MEDLINE
Imprint Name(s):
Publication: Sept. 3, 1997- : Weinheim : Wiley-VCH
Original Publication: Deerfield Beach, FL : VCH Publishers, 1989-
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Grant Information:
101071145 HORIZON EUROPE European Innovation Council; S004825N Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek; 1269122N Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek; 1SHH324N Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek; K802723N Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek; 11A3B26N Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek; SRP91 Vrije Universiteit Brussel; SRP94 Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Contributed Indexing:
Keywords: biodesign; biofabrication; engineered living materials (ELMs); filamentous fungi; mycelium materials; taxonomical framework
Substance Nomenclature:
0 (Biocompatible Materials)
Entry Date(s):
Date Created: 20251025 Date Completed: 20260121 Latest Revision: 20260123
Update Code:
20260123
PubMed Central ID:
PMC12822539
DOI:
10.1002/adma.202502728
PMID:
41137646
Database:
MEDLINE

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Filamentous fungi offer unique potential for engineered living materials (ELMs), enabling self-assembling, adaptive, and sustainable biofabrication. However, the field lacks a systematic framework to classify fungal ELMs, as they vary in biological state (dead, dormant, or living), scaffold composition, and degree of engineering intervention. Here, a classification system is introduced to categorize fungal ELMs, enabling researchers to map existing studies and guide future development. The ability to form resilient 3D networks make filamentous fungi ideal for applications ranging from self-healing composites to materials for bioremediation and real-time sensing, as demonstrated in proof-of-concept applications. A roadmap for next-generation fungal ELMs is outlined, including spatial-temporal control of fungal states, multispecies integration for enhanced complexity, and computational modeling for predictive design. Key challenges, such as contamination control, cell viability, and bio-digital integration, are discussed alongside strategies for genetic engineering. Finally, ethical and environmental considerations are emphasized as crucial factors for the responsible scaling of fungal ELMs.
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