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ClearPreparation of fungal biocomposite for environment friendly packaging of plant saplings
Researchers grew Pleurotus ostreatus and Ganoderma lucidum fungi on agricultural waste substrates to produce mycelium biocomposites for biodegradable plant sapling packaging, finding that Ganoderma lucidum composites showed superior thermal stability and mechanical strength as a sustainable alternative to plastic packaging.
Physical and thermal properties of mycelium-composite materials made from cattail biomass for the manufacture of compostable coffee cups
Scientists created eco-friendly coffee cups using mushroom fibers (mycelium) grown on cattail plants, which could replace regular paper cups that are coated with plastic. These new cups resist water and heat well and would break down naturally after use, helping people avoid drinking microplastics that can leak from plastic-coated cups. The cups aren't strong enough for commercial use yet, but this research shows promise for healthier, compostable alternatives to current disposable cups.
Recent Research Trends in Mushroom Mycelium-based Materials
This review summarizes recent research on mushroom mycelium as a sustainable industrial material, covering applications in leather substitutes, construction, electronics, packaging, and insulation. Mycelium-based materials can utilize agricultural and forestry by-products and offer a renewable alternative to conventional plastics.
Exploring the frontier of sustainable alternatives: Design, development, and evaluation of mushroom-based edible cups utilizing Agaricus bisporus
Researchers explored the feasibility of making edible cups from button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) powder as a sustainable alternative to disposable plastic cups. The mushroom-based cups are compostable, require less energy to produce, and generate less waste than conventional plastics. While challenges remain around cost and scalability, the study suggests these cups have meaningful commercial potential for reducing plastic pollution in food packaging.
Fungal Based Biopolymer Composites for Construction Materials
Researchers developed a novel composite biomaterial combining lignocellulosic wheat straw substrate, fungal mycelium, and polypropylene embedded with bacterial spores for potential construction applications. The study suggests that fungal-based biopolymer composites could serve as environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional construction materials, contributing to reduced reliance on petroleum-based plastics.
Amanita caesarea ve Boletus reticulatus Özütlerini İçeren Yenebilir Film Üretimi
Researchers prepared edible films incorporating extracts from two wild mushroom species and evaluated their properties for potential food packaging applications. Developing biodegradable, naturally sourced food packaging materials could reduce reliance on plastic films that shed microplastics into food.
Chitosan oligosaccharide-modified Pleurotus ostreatus mycelium for microplastic removal based on the green design concept
Researchers modified Pleurotus ostreatus mushroom mycelium with chitosan oligosaccharide and citric acid to create a green biosorbent for removing microplastics from water, finding the modified mycelium achieved high removal efficiency for polystyrene particles while remaining biodegradable and cost-effective.
MushBox: In Situ Biodegration of Municipal Solid Waste Through Mycoremediation via Mycelium and Cellulosic Waste Integration.
Researchers developed MushBox, an in-situ mycoremediation system using mycelium and cellulosic waste to biodegrade municipal solid waste in landfills, targeting ecological disruptions including microplastic pollution from waste accumulation.
Cellulose Fiber Rejects as Raw Material for Integrated Production of Pleurotus spp. Mushrooms and Activated Biochar for Removal of Emerging Pollutants from Aqueous Media
Researchers used cellulose fiber rejects from paper recycling as substrate for growing Pleurotus mushrooms, then converted the spent substrate into activated biochar that effectively removed emerging pollutants from water, demonstrating an integrated circular bioeconomy approach.
Mycelium Composites for Sustainable Development in Developing Countries: The Case for Africa
This review explores how mycelium composites, materials grown from fungal networks on agricultural waste, could support sustainable development in Africa. The technology could generate additional revenue for farmers, create jobs, and reduce environmental harm from current waste management practices. Researchers highlight locally available resources and potential applications while acknowledging challenges that need to be addressed for widespread adoption.
Shellac-paper composite as a green substrate for printed electronics
Researchers developed a shellac-paper composite substrate as a biodegradable alternative to plastic films for printed electronics, demonstrating comparable electrical performance while avoiding the microplastic pollution generated by conventional polyethylene terephthalate substrates.
Biocomposites Based on Mould Biomass and Waste Fibres for the Production of Agrotextiles: Technology Development, Material Characterization, and Agricultural Application
Researchers screened 20 mould strains and developed a biocomposite from Cladosporium cladosporioides mycelium reinforced with bleached softwood kraft pulp, cotton, and hemp fibres for agrotextile production, finding that composites with 10-20% mycelium content achieved good mechanical properties, low water permeability, full soil biodegradability within 10 days, and accelerated onion seed germination.
MushBox: In Situ Biodegradation Of Municipal Solid Waste Via Mycelium And Cellulosic Waste Integration
Researchers developed MushBox, a system that uses mycoremediation -- deploying mycelium housed in modular bricks made from recycled cellulosic waste -- to biodegrade municipal solid waste in situ within landfills. The concept targets compounds such as phthalates, lignin, and pharmaceuticals, leveraging mycelial enzymatic activity to decompose waste more efficiently than conventional landfill decomposition.
Green composites made of polyhydroxybutyrate and long-chain fatty acid esterified microcrystalline cellulose from pineapple leaf
Researchers developed fully degradable green biocomposites from polyhydroxybutyrate and esterified microcrystalline cellulose derived from pineapple leaf fibers, improving compatibility and mechanical properties for sustainable packaging alternatives.
Fundamental studies for designing insulation panels from wood shavings and filamentous fungi
Researchers tested the feasibility of making thermal insulation boards from wood shavings and filament waste to replace conventional petroleum-based insulation materials. This sustainable materials research is part of efforts to develop plastic alternatives that would reduce long-term microplastic environmental accumulation.
Study on the degradation efficiency and mechanism of polystyrene microplastics by five kinds of edible fungi
Scientists tested five common edible mushroom species and found they can break down polystyrene microplastics, with oyster mushrooms achieving the highest degradation rate of about 16% in 50 days. This is the first study to identify the specific genes and enzymes involved in how these fungi digest plastic, opening the door to potential biological solutions for microplastic cleanup.
Utilization of mushroom for the bioremediation of plastics and polythenes
This review examined the use of fungi (mycoremediation) for breaking down plastics and polythenes, discussing how fungal biofilms overcome the non-hydrolyzable nature of plastic polymers and the potential for mushroom species to degrade plastic waste.
Recent technological innovations in mycelium materials as leather substitutes: a patent review
This patent review examined recent innovations in mycelium-based leather substitutes made from filamentous fungi, covering fabrication methods, post-processing techniques, and their potential as sustainable alternatives to animal and plastic-based leathers.
Green Composites for Maritime Engineering: A Review
This review examines green composite materials made from biodegradable and renewable components as sustainable alternatives for maritime engineering applications, evaluating their mechanical properties, durability in marine environments, and potential to reduce the carbon footprint of marine structures.
Preparation of marine-sourced alginate fibres to produce composite paper from both green and blue carbons
This paper illustrates the preparation of composite paper using marine-sourced alginate fibers combined with wood pulp fibers, presenting a method to utilize both green (terrestrial) and blue (marine) carbon sources in producing sustainable paper materials.
Synthetic biology enables mushrooms to meet emerging sustainable challenges
This perspective paper discusses how synthetic biology can enhance mushroom cultivation and fermentation to address sustainability challenges, including applications in biodegradable materials and pollution cleanup. While not directly about microplastics, mushroom-based materials could serve as biodegradable alternatives to plastics, and engineered fungi may help break down existing plastic pollution. The research points toward biological solutions for reducing plastic waste in the environment.
Development of functional bacterial cellulose composites from Kombucha waste for biodegradable food packaging
Researchers produced bacterial cellulose composite films from kombucha production waste, modifying them with antimicrobial and structural agents to create biodegradable food packaging. The composites showed adequate mechanical and barrier properties, offering a sustainable alternative to petrochemical packaging that avoids microplastic generation during degradation.
Investigating the characteristics of carboxymethyl cellulose film as a possible material for green packaging
Researchers developed biodegradable carboxymethyl cellulose films from agricultural waste as a potential sustainable alternative to conventional plastic food packaging. Replacing single-use plastics with biodegradable packaging is directly relevant to reducing the source of microplastic pollution, as conventional packaging is a major contributor to plastic fragmentation in the environment.
Bio-Adhesives Combined with Lotus Leaf Fiber to Prepare Bio-Composites for Substituting the Plastic Packaging Materials
Researchers prepared biodegradable composite packaging materials by combining natural bio-adhesives with lotus leaf fiber, testing mechanical and thermal properties. Natural fiber composites offer an alternative to petroleum-based plastic packaging that would not generate persistent microplastic pollution.