Silvan Gantenbein

Papers

Total Citations

192

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About

Silvan Gantenbein is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of materials science, biology, and digital fabrication. His work centers on developing living, functional materials—specifically, mycelium-based hydrogels that can be three-dimensionally printed into complex, self-healing structures. Gantenbein’s major contribution lies in demonstrating that fungal mycelium networks can be integrated into printable hydrogels, creating materials that are not only biodegradable and renewable but also capable of regeneration and environmental responsiveness. His landmark 2022 paper, “Three-dimensional printing of mycelium hydrogels into living complex materials,” has garnered 189 citations, reflecting its profound impact on the emerging field of living materials. This work has opened new avenues for sustainable manufacturing, from construction to biomedical applications, by harnessing the innate adaptive properties of fungi. Gantenbein’s research bridges synthetic biology and additive manufacturing, offering a blueprint for materials that can grow, repair, and even make decisions. His achievements have positioned him as a leading voice in biofabrication, inspiring a new generation of researchers to explore how nature’s intelligence can be engineered into tomorrow’s smart, sustainable materials.