Physical and Mechanical Properties of Mycelium-based Fiberboards [PDF]
Mycelium-based fiberboards were evaluated as potential environmentally friendly substitutes for conventional wood-based composites. The goal of this study was to produce and test fiberboards out of yellow pine and poplar fiber mixtures without using any ...
Engin Derya Gezer +2 more
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Sustainable production of Pleurotus sajor-caju mushrooms and biocomposites using brewer's spent and agro-industrial residues. [PDF]
Brazil is one of the world's largest beer producers and also a major food producer. These activities generate a large amount of residues which, if disposed of inappropriately, can have adverse effects on the environment.
do Nascimento Deschamps JL +7 more
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Utilization of Pleurotus ostreatus And Lentinus squarrosulus In The Manufacture of Mycelium-Based Biocomposite Using Sugarcane Bagasse And Cornstalk Media [PDF]
Biocomposite is a type of composite consisting of a polymer matrix material and natural fiber reinforcement. Biocomposite technology, especially natural fibers, is currently in demand.
Ekowati, Nuraeni +2 more
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Mechanical properties of dense mycelium-bound composites under accelerated tropical weathering conditions [PDF]
Mycelium, as the root of fungi, is composed of filamentous strands of fine hyphae that bind discrete substrate particles into a block material. With advanced processing, dense mycelium-bound composites (DMCs) resembling commercial particleboards can be ...
Chan, X. Y. +4 more
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Bio-based materials for fire-retardant application in construction products: a review [PDF]
Bio-based materials are showing great potential to be widely used in construction industry, while reducing fire risk and improving fire resistance of these alternatives also become a major concern due to their inherent flammability.
Haurie Ibarra, Laia +2 more
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A design framework for absorption and diffusion panels with sustainable materials [PDF]
Architectural acoustics has not traditionally had unified design methods that specify acoustical performance, visual appearance, and sustainable material selection, leading to underperforming products that contribute to a waste stream of petro-chemical ...
Dessi-Olive, Jonathan, Hsu, Timothy
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Decay Resistance of Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) Made from Pineapple Leaf Fiber [PDF]
Medium density fiberboard (MDF) production is increasing due to the development of manufacturing technologies. MDF products are utilized for traditional wood applications that require fungal resistance.
Indrayani, Yuliati +3 more
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Fuel and material utilization of a waste shiitake ( Lentinula edodes ) mushroom bed derived from hardwood chips I : characteristics of calorific value in terms of elemental composition and ash content [PDF]
To understand the fuel characteristics of a waste shiitake mushroom bed derived from hardwood chips, the moisture content at the time of disposal and after 1 month, as well as its calorific value, ash content, and elemental composition, were investigated.
94935 +3 more
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Understanding the Adhesion Mechanism in Mycelium-Assisted Wood Bonding [PDF]
The increasing environmental awareness has led to an increased interest in developing more sustainable materials as alternatives to petroleum-derived products.
Sun, Wenjing
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European Union Timber Regulation Impact on International Timber Markets [PDF]
The trade of illegal timber, often from illegal logging, has severe environmental, social and economic consequences. The EU’s response to this problem came with the Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) Action Plan, with its specific goal ...
GIURCA Alexandru +3 more
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