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Fabrication of mycelium (oyster mushroom)-based composites derived from spent coffee grounds with pineapple fibre reinforcement
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Document Title
Fabrication of mycelium (oyster mushroom)-based composites derived from spent coffee grounds with pineapple fibre reinforcement
Author
Kohphaisansombat C. Jongpipitaporn Y. Laoratanakul P. Tantipaibulvut S. Euanorasetr J. Rungjindamai N. Chuaseeharonnachai C. Kwantong P. Somrithipol S. Boonyuen N.
Affiliations
Laboratory of Biotechnological Research for Energy and Bioactive Compounds (BREBC) Department of Microbiology Faculty of Science King Mongkut抯 University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) Bangkok Thailand; National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC) National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) Pathum Thani Thailand; Department of Biology School of Science King Mongkut抯 Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) Bangkok Thailand; National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC) National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) Pathum Thani Thailand
Type
Article
Source Title
Mycology
ISSN
21501203
Year
2023
Open Access
All Open Access Gold
Publisher
Taylor and Francis Ltd.
DOI
10.1080/21501203.2023.2273355
Abstract
Mycelium-based composites (MBCs) are eco-friendly materials made by combining mushroom mycelia with lignocellulosic biomass offering diverse applications such as packaging and construction. The specific characteristics of MBCs can be significantly influenced by the choice of substrates and reinforcing materials during myco-fabrication. This study aims to improve MBCs sourced from Pleurotus ostreatus (oyster mushroom) using spent coffee grounds (SCGs) as the main substrate combined with natural pineapple fibres (NPFs). NPFs are incorporated to SCGs in different proportions (10% to 30%) to explore their potential in improving the material properties of MBCs. The findings demonstrate that the mechanical properties of MBCs as well as the physical and chemical properties can be altered by manipulating the proportion of NPFs. The MBCs reinforced with 10% NPFs exhibit the highest density and compressive strength while the MBC with 30% NPFs outperforms others in terms of bending strength water absorption swelling and sound absorption. Furthermore a fire resistance test affirms the non-combustible properties of the MBC made of SCGs and NPFs thereby demonstrating its safety features. These MBCs made from oyster mushroom embody a hopeful substitute for product creation and production in relation to practical usage eco-friendly manufacturing techniques and recyclability throughout its lifecycle. ? 2023 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
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License
CC BY-NC
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Publication Source
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