[HTML][HTML] Fungal mycelium as leather alternative: A sustainable biogenic material for the fashion industry
The global leather industry has been at the receiving end of various environmental and
ethical backlash as it mainly relies on animal agriculture which contributes to deforestation …
ethical backlash as it mainly relies on animal agriculture which contributes to deforestation …
Risk assessment of fungal materials
JG van den Brandhof, HAB Wösten - Fungal biology and biotechnology, 2022 - Springer
Sustainable fungal materials have a high potential to replace non-sustainable materials
such as those used for packaging or as an alternative for leather and textile. The properties …
such as those used for packaging or as an alternative for leather and textile. The properties …
Comparison of the technical performance of leather, artificial leather, and trendy alternatives
M Meyer, S Dietrich, H Schulz, A Mondschein - Coatings, 2021 - mdpi.com
The market for biogenic and synthetic alternatives to leather is increasing aiming to replace
animal-based materials with vegan alternatives. In parallel, bio-based raw materials should …
animal-based materials with vegan alternatives. In parallel, bio-based raw materials should …
Sustainable mycelium-bound biocomposites: design strategies, materials properties, and emerging applications
Extrication from the use of fossil-based products has grown more critical in recent years. This
disengagement has been driven by deliberate environmental campaigns focusing on …
disengagement has been driven by deliberate environmental campaigns focusing on …
The complex structure of Fomes fomentarius represents an architectural design for high-performance ultralightweight materials
R Pylkkänen, D Werner, A Bishoyi, D Weil… - Science …, 2023 - science.org
High strength, hardness, and fracture toughness are mechanical properties that are not
commonly associated with the fleshy body of a fungus. Here, we show with detailed …
commonly associated with the fleshy body of a fungus. Here, we show with detailed …
Insight into mycelium-lignocellulosic bio-composites: Essential factors and properties
Mycelium-bonded bio-composites are promising new materials for replacing non-
sustainable products. In such composite systems, fungal mycelia work as an adhesive …
sustainable products. In such composite systems, fungal mycelia work as an adhesive …
Mycelium composites for sustainable development in developing countries: The case for Africa
S Akromah, N Chandarana… - Advanced Sustainable …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The socio‐economic struggles in Africa are partly attributed to the low productivity of the
agricultural sector. The Sustainable Development Goals Centre for Africa (SDGC/A) and the …
agricultural sector. The Sustainable Development Goals Centre for Africa (SDGC/A) and the …
Efficient production of biomass and exopolysaccharide from P. ostreatus and physio-chemical characterization of biomass powder
Mycelium biomass and exopolysaccharides (EPS) from Pleurotus ostreatus origin have
gained peculiar attention because of their myriad applications in the food and …
gained peculiar attention because of their myriad applications in the food and …
Hierarchical biopolymer‐based materials and composites
JL Fredricks, AM Jimenez… - Journal of Polymer …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The mass production and disposal of non‐degradable fossil‐based plastics is responsible
for alarming environmental and social issues when not managed responsibly. Towards …
for alarming environmental and social issues when not managed responsibly. Towards …
Flexible fungal materials: shaping the future
Fungi are a revolutionary, smart, and sustainable manufacturing platform that can be used to
upcycle byproducts and wastes into flexible fungal materials (FFMs) such as chitin-and β …
upcycle byproducts and wastes into flexible fungal materials (FFMs) such as chitin-and β …