Physicomechanical properties of Pleurotus ostreatus mycelium biocomposites from agroforestry residues for sustainable packaging

Formulation-Dependent Physical, Mechanical, and Water-Exposure Behavior of Hemp-Based Mycelium Composites with Polymeric Additives

Hemp-based mycelium composites are promising bio-based materials, but their heterogeneous structure may strongly affect mechanical performance and stability under water exposure. Six hot-pressed composites based on hemp hurds and chopped hemp straw, colonized with Pleurotus ostreatus or Ganoderma applanatum, were inves...

Development and characterization of bioactive Dictyophora rubrovalvata polysaccharide/hydroxypropyl starch composite films loaded with eugenol for strawberry preservation.

In this study, Dictyophora rubrovalvata polysaccharide (DRP) was introduced into starch (CS) and hydroxypropyl starch (HPS) matrices to develop a composite film with enhanced physicochemical properties and investigate its potential for use in fruit preservation. Films based on CS, CS-DRP, HPS and HPS-DRP were prepared...

Valorization of corn stover into biodegradable biocomposites: characterization, prototype design, and upcycling into bacterial nanocellulose

The presented study explored the development and end-of-life evaluation of novel biocomposite materials - termed SferiCorn (Sferi) - developed using ground corn stover (CS) in the form of short fibers and three biopolymer matrices: starch (Sferi R), alginate (Sferi S), and poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyhexanoate) (PHB...

Development and Characterization of Biomaterials Produced with Fungal Mycelium on Agroindustrial Residues

Production of synthetic plastics has increased substantially and shows no global signs of decline despite environmental concerns; today, annual production exceeds 450 million tons. In the search for more sustainable alternatives, several approaches have been explored, including biomaterials based on fungal mycelium com...

Upcycling banana peduncle fibers into mycelium-based composites for sustainable packaging and thermal insulation

Development of Cassava Starch-Based Bioplastic Films Reinforced with Jerbung Shrimp Waste Powder (Fenneropenaeus merguiensis de Man)

Plastic waste is a major environmental concern because of its long-term persistence and slow degradation under environmental conditions. Bioplastics derived from renewable resources offer a potential alternative to conventional petroleum-based plastics. This study evaluated cassava starch-based bioplastic films prepare...