In the following thesis, we developed new materials that enable 3D printing with fungal mycelium. The materials we developed are based on the most sustainable use of urban waste, using fungal mycelium as a binder, allowing for easy later degradation of materials without environmental pollution. We focused on raw materials that proved to be the best through preliminary tests, ultimately giving us the best possible materials for product manufacturing. By selecting diverse raw materials, which were subsequently tested in a growth experiment, we created combinations of printing pastes and tested them on various 3D printer configurations. Initially, the pastes were unsuitable, but with some recipe adjustments we arrived at the best possible versions, which we also printed. The printer configuration played a significant role in the printing process, as incorrect part placement prevented us from printing any products. In the end, after optimizing the paste for printing and correctly setting the printer parameters, we successfully achieved the desired final product. The product meets all expectations and is a good indicator of our successful completion of the goals of the thesis. Furthermore, we see the possibility of further development of such printing in the future.
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