Recent advances in functional utilisation of environmentally friendly and recyclable high-performance green biocomposites: A review

G Zheng, X Kang, H Ye, W Fan, C Sonne, SS Lam… - Chinese Chemical …, 2024 - Elsevier
Humans have relied on biomass for survival and development since the Stone Age. All
aspects of human needs for materials are covered by tools, fuel, and buildings. Nowadays …

Recent Advances in Bio-Based Adhesives and Formaldehyde-Free Technologies for Wood-Based Panel Manufacturing

I Calvez, R Garcia, A Koubaa, V Landry… - Current Forestry …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Conventional formaldehyde-based adhesives for wood-based
composite panels are subject to significant concerns due to their formaldehyde emissions …

Insight into mycelium-lignocellulosic bio-composites: Essential factors and properties

W Sun, M Tajvidi, C Howell, CG Hunt - Composites Part A: Applied Science …, 2022 - Elsevier
Mycelium-bonded bio-composites are promising new materials for replacing non-
sustainable products. In such composite systems, fungal mycelia work as an adhesive …

[HTML][HTML] Material characterization of pressed and unpressed wood–mycelium composites derived from two Trametes species

M Nussbaumer, D Van Opdenbosch… - … Technology & Innovation, 2023 - Elsevier
Mycelium composites have received increasing interest lately as biodegradable materials
with promising properties making them potential substitutes for different fossil-based …

From waste to wealth: converting rubber wood sawdust into green mycelium-based composite

MA Shakir, MI Ahmad, Y Yusup… - Biomass Conversion and …, 2023 - Springer
Rubber wood sawdust (RBS) represents a prominent agricultural waste, notable for its high
lignocellulose content. This unique composition not only renders it eco-friendly but also …

Mycelium Composite with Hierarchical Porous Structure for Thermal Management

M Zhang, J Xue, R Zhang, W Zhang, Y Peng, M Wang… - Small, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
High‐performance porous materials with a low carbon footprint provide sustainable
alternatives to petroleum‐based lightweight foams and can help meet carbon neutrality …

Formaldehyde-free mycelium composites production from spent mushroom substrates for particleboard substitution: Physical, antimicrobial, and environmental …

S Xu, C Hui, K Liu, X Zhou, S Zhang, W Kong… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
Formaldehyde pollution and material shortages are two prominent issues in particleboard
production. This study aimed to assess the physical and antimicrobial properties of …

The 3D printing of biomass–fungi composites: effects of waiting time after mixture preparation on mechanical properties, rheological properties, minimum extrusion …

AM Rahman, A Bhardwaj, Z Pei, C Ufodike… - Journal of Composites …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Biomass–fungi composites, an emerging class of sustainable materials, have potential
applications in the construction and packaging industries. Molding-based manufacturing …

The effect of spent coffee ground (SCG) loading, matrix ratio and biological treatment of SCG on poly (hydroxybutyrate)(PHB)/poly (lactic acid)(PLA) polymer blend

JY Boey, U Kong, CK Lee, GK Lim, CW Oo… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study investigates the effects of SCG embedded into biodegradable polymer blends
and aimed to formulate and characterise biomass-reinforced biocomposites using spent …

[HTML][HTML] Facile fabrication of high-strength biocomposite through Mg2+-enhanced bonding in bamboo fiber

S Ge, G Zheng, Y Shi, Z Zhang, A Jazzar, X He… - Giant, 2024 - Elsevier
The emerging interests in high-performance biocomposites grows significantly driven by
their superior environmental sustainability. This study proposes a unique biocomposite …