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2024Type
- Conference Paper
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Abstract
This work explores the sensing potential of mycelium with the intention of incorporating this as an intrinsic sensing mechanism within structural materials. Infrastructure plays a critical role in modern societies with regard to economic productivity, social cohesion, and community well-being. By merging materials that are used for construction, such as concrete with living components, we aim to add intrinsic monitoring mechanisms that could usher in a new era of structural monitoring solutions. Mycelium, the vegetative part of the fungi, has been shown to have an extracellular electrical potential that changes when exposed to various physical and chemical stimuli, making it an ideal candidate for this purpose. In this preliminary investigation, we analyse the electrical behaviour of mycelium exploring its potential use as a sensing material within infrastructure components. Show more
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Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2024Journal / series
Proceedings of SPIEVolume
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SPIEEvent
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mycelium; sensor; electrical potentialMore
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