Production and applications of biologically degradable polymers from sustainable sources.

• Julian Fitzsimons

  What are the best mushroom species to use for growing mycelium bioplastic?

  Hi there; I hope to try growing bioplastic bricks from mushrooms this year as an experiment... I've spoken with mushroom growers, who've informed me that finding out the mushroom type will beHi there; I hope to try growing bioplastic bricks from mushrooms this year as an experiment... I've spoken with mushroom growers, who've informed me that finding out the mushroom type will be important: for example an artist called Phillip Ross made some structures using Ganoderma Lucidum; I don't know as yet however what the people at www.ecovativedesign.com are using.... If anyone has any suggestions for types to try I'd really appreciate it!

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    Julian Fitzsimons replied

    Hi Pavel, thanks for the response! this looks to be an excellent resource for once the bioplastic is made... I am prior to that stage though; at the growth stage... The paper you linked is gearedHi Pavel, thanks for the response! this looks to be an excellent resource for once the bioplastic is made... I am prior to that stage though; at the growth stage... The paper you linked is geared towards the material properties, i guess? I still have to try my hand at growing - Oyster mushrooms I've been told are good to try...

    Feb 15, 2012
• Pavel Pšenička

  Bioplastic composition

  Hi everybody, do any of you know how to find out bioplastic composition from final material?
• Ogah Anselm

  Are natural fiber filled polymer composites part of bioplastics

  For example rice husk flour filled polyethylene composites

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    Purba Purnama replied

    Hi....I'm Purba from Indonesia. I study about polylactide, polymerization and material development (stereocomplex and nanocomposites) using supercritical fluid technology

    Aug 19, 2011

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