Sustainable packaging applications from mycelium to substitute polystyrene: a review

Mycelium is a fast growing vegetative part of a fungus which is a safe, inert, renewable, natural and green material which grows in a mass of branched fibres, attaching to the medium on which it is growing and can be originated from mainly biological wastes and agricultural wastes. The self-assembli...

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Published in:Materials today : proceedings 2018, Vol.5 (1), p.2139-2145
Main Authors: Abhijith, R., Ashok, Anagha, Rejeesh, C.R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biodegradation
Insulation foam
Mushroom
Mycelium
Sustainable Packaging
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Summary:Mycelium is a fast growing vegetative part of a fungus which is a safe, inert, renewable, natural and green material which grows in a mass of branched fibres, attaching to the medium on which it is growing and can be originated from mainly biological wastes and agricultural wastes. The self-assembling bonds formed by mycelium grows quickly and produces miles of tiny white fibres which envelopes and digest the seed husks, binding them into a strong and biodegradable material. Mycelium based materials have the potential to become the material of choice for a wide variety of applications, with the advantage of low cost of raw materials and disposal of polystyrene posing an environmental issue. This paper reviews the achievement and current status of technology based on mushroom cultivation for bio remediation of agro-industrial wastes and also emphasizes on mycelium based material for packaging and insulation applications as a sustainable alternative for polystyrene.
ISSN:2214-7853
2214-7853
DOI:10.1016/j.matpr.2017.09.211