Mycelium-based composite: a way forward for renewable material

Mariam Jamilah Mohd Fairus, . and Ezyana Kamal Bahrin, . and Enis Natasha Noor Arbaain, . and Norhayati Ramli, . Mycelium-based composite: a way forward for renewable material. pp. 271-280. ISSN 2672-7226

The fluctuation of petroleum prices fast depletion of fossil resources and environmental problems are caused by polymer derived from petroleum or natural gas due to its non-renewable and non-biodegradable properties. Recently the industry has emphasised designing sustainable biocomposite using eco-friendly renewable biodegradable and low energy consumption during the manufacturing process. This target can be obtained by producing a mycelium-based composite that uses the fungal mycelium matrix to bind composite material. Agricultural waste such as lignocellulosic biomass has a great potential to be converted into the mycelium-based composite. Fungal mycelia act as a natural adhesive or binder that binds together all particles of lignocellulosic biomass during fungal colonisation. The mycelium growing phenomenon is manipulated to produce the mycelium-based composite. Therefore the selection of suitable fungi and type of lignocellulosic biomass is essential for good mycelial network development. This will pave the way for the mycelium-based composite from lignocellulosic biomass for its use in various applications.

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Abstract

The fluctuation of petroleum prices fast depletion of fossil resources and environmental problems are caused by polymer derived from petroleum or natural gas due to its non-renewable and non-biodegradable properties. Recently the industry has emphasised designing sustainable biocomposite using eco-friendly renewable biodegradable and low energy consumption during the manufacturing process. This target can be obtained by producing a mycelium-based composite that uses the fungal mycelium matrix to bind composite material. Agricultural waste such as lignocellulosic biomass has a great potential to be converted into the mycelium-based composite. Fungal mycelia act as a natural adhesive or binder that binds together all particles of lignocellulosic biomass during fungal colonisation. The mycelium growing phenomenon is manipulated to produce the mycelium-based composite. Therefore the selection of suitable fungi and type of lignocellulosic biomass is essential for good mycelial network development. This will pave the way for the mycelium-based composite from lignocellulosic biomass for its use in various applications.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Mycelium
AGROVOC Term:	Renewable resources
AGROVOC Term:	Fungi
AGROVOC Term:	Mechanical properties
AGROVOC Term:	Thermal properties
AGROVOC Term:	Sustainability
AGROVOC Term:	Biodegradability
Depositing User:	Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 00:55
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/10697

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