Research Keyword: composite materials

Tailoring the Mechanical Properties of Fungal Mycelium Mats with Material Extrusion Additive Manufacturing of PHBH and PLA Biopolymers

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Researchers developed a new way to make fungal mushroom mats stronger by printing biodegradable plastic patterns onto them using 3D printing technology. The resulting composite materials combined the sustainability of fungal products with improved strength, making them suitable for flexible applications like smart textiles and lightweight parts. Both tested polymers (PHBH and PLA) enhanced the mycelium’s mechanical properties, with PLA showing superior strength improvements while PHBH offered home compostability.

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Artificial Neural Network Prediction of Mechanical Properties in Mycelium-Based Biocomposites

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Researchers used artificial intelligence to predict how strong mushroom-based materials would be. These eco-friendly composites are made from wood particles held together by fungal networks instead of synthetic glue. The AI model successfully learned to predict the strength of these materials based on which type of fungus was used and what wood particles they were grown on, potentially reducing the need for expensive testing.

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Improving the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Mycelium-Based Green Composites Using Paper Waste

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Researchers created environmentally friendly materials called mycelium-based composites by growing mushroom mycelia on agricultural waste like corn husks mixed with recycled paper waste. When they added 20% paper waste to corn husk composites, the materials became stronger and more durable, making them suitable for packaging and decorative items. This approach cleverly recycles paper waste while creating sustainable alternatives to plastic-based materials.

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Highly Filled Biocomposites Based on Metallocene Ethylene-Octene Copolymers with Wood Flour: Features of a Biodegradation Mechanism

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Scientists studied plastic materials mixed with wood flour to understand how they break down in soil. By testing different amounts of wood flour mixed with a special plastic called ethylene-octene copolymer, they found that having 40% wood flour creates the best conditions for biodegradation. The wood particles spread throughout the plastic create more surface area for microbes and environmental factors to attack, which speeds up decomposition. This research helps create better biodegradable plastics for sustainable products.

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Precision of Fungal Resistance Test Method for Cereal Husk-Reinforced Composite Construction Profiles Considering Mycelium Removal Techniques

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Researchers tested how well different methods measure a composite material’s resistance to fungal attack. They found that the current testing method is not very reliable, with results varying significantly between tests. More importantly, they discovered that how you clean off the fungus after testing can significantly affect the results, suggesting that testing standards need to be improved and standardized.

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Study on the Properties and Design Applications of Polyester–Cotton Matrix Mycelium Composite Materials

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Scientists have developed a new eco-friendly material by growing mushroom mycelium on polyester-cotton textile waste, creating a biodegradable composite that could replace plastic foams. The best results came from a blend of 65% polyester and 35% cotton, which provided a good balance of strength, moisture resistance, and the ability to break down naturally in soil. This innovation offers a promising solution to the massive problem of textile waste, which currently piles up in landfills around the world.

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