FLAM is inspired from the walls of fungus-like oomycetes (a type of parasite) that is reproduced by introducing small amounts of chitin between cellulose fibres. The resulting FLAM is a strong, lightweight and inexpensive composite material. The raw materials – cellulose and chitin are common natural polymers and industrial byproducts that provide strength and structural integrity. The material can be molded to form 3D structures, using woodworking techniques.
Fungal-Like Adhesive Material (FLAM) by SUTD
