Sustainable utilisation of oil palm empty fruit bunch and perenniporia subtephropora for eco-friendly mycelium-based biofoam

Recently known as an alternative to expanded polystyrene foam (EPS), mycelium-based biofoam (MBF) has been introduced as a new technology foam. The desired traits of MBF are currently being studied by exploring various factors that can influence the end-product. Following preliminary screening, t...

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Main Authors: Mohd Izan, Nur Liyana, Kamal Bahrin, Ezyana, Mohd Yusoff, Mohd Zulkhairi, Simarani, Khanom, Sharip, Nur Sharmila, Ariffin, Hidayah
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Published: Elsevier 2024
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author Mohd Izan, Nur Liyana
Kamal Bahrin, Ezyana
Mohd Yusoff, Mohd Zulkhairi
Simarani, Khanom
Sharip, Nur Sharmila
Ariffin, Hidayah
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Kamal Bahrin, Ezyana
Mohd Yusoff, Mohd Zulkhairi
Simarani, Khanom
Sharip, Nur Sharmila
Ariffin, Hidayah
author_sort Mohd Izan, Nur Liyana
building UPM Institutional Repository
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description Recently known as an alternative to expanded polystyrene foam (EPS), mycelium-based biofoam (MBF) has been introduced as a new technology foam. The desired traits of MBF are currently being studied by exploring various factors that can influence the end-product. Following preliminary screening, two local fungi, Phanerochaete concrescens isolate LYN-UPM S1 and Perenniporia subtephropora isolate LYN-UPM S9, were selected based on their positive outcomes. These fungi, along with two other positive controls were cultivated on local biomass to develop MBF. The present study applied several analytical techniques to analyse and validate the attributes of the local MBF, including physical, chemical, and mechanical analyses. Perenniporia subtephropora isolate LYN-UPM S9 displayed the best results as MBF by exhibiting hydrophobic properties with 93◦ of contact angle, and 0.23 kJ/m2 impact strength. Subsequently, the characteristics of MBF and EPS have been differentiated in this study. This study not only advances the understanding of MBF characteristics but also paves the way for further exploration into optimizing mycelium-based materials for sustainable packaging solutions. Future research should focus on scaling up production, improving performance, and evaluating the environmental impact of MBF in practical applications.
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spelling upm-1147202025-01-27T02:11:41Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/114720/ Sustainable utilisation of oil palm empty fruit bunch and perenniporia subtephropora for eco-friendly mycelium-based biofoam Mohd Izan, Nur Liyana Kamal Bahrin, Ezyana Mohd Yusoff, Mohd Zulkhairi Simarani, Khanom Sharip, Nur Sharmila Ariffin, Hidayah Recently known as an alternative to expanded polystyrene foam (EPS), mycelium-based biofoam (MBF) has been introduced as a new technology foam. The desired traits of MBF are currently being studied by exploring various factors that can influence the end-product. Following preliminary screening, two local fungi, Phanerochaete concrescens isolate LYN-UPM S1 and Perenniporia subtephropora isolate LYN-UPM S9, were selected based on their positive outcomes. These fungi, along with two other positive controls were cultivated on local biomass to develop MBF. The present study applied several analytical techniques to analyse and validate the attributes of the local MBF, including physical, chemical, and mechanical analyses. Perenniporia subtephropora isolate LYN-UPM S9 displayed the best results as MBF by exhibiting hydrophobic properties with 93◦ of contact angle, and 0.23 kJ/m2 impact strength. Subsequently, the characteristics of MBF and EPS have been differentiated in this study. This study not only advances the understanding of MBF characteristics but also paves the way for further exploration into optimizing mycelium-based materials for sustainable packaging solutions. Future research should focus on scaling up production, improving performance, and evaluating the environmental impact of MBF in practical applications. Elsevier 2024 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/114720/1/114720.pdf Mohd Izan, Nur Liyana and Kamal Bahrin, Ezyana and Mohd Yusoff, Mohd Zulkhairi and Simarani, Khanom and Sharip, Nur Sharmila and Ariffin, Hidayah (2024) Sustainable utilisation of oil palm empty fruit bunch and perenniporia subtephropora for eco-friendly mycelium-based biofoam. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 62. art. no. 103436. pp. 1-12. ISSN 1878-8181 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1878818124004201 10.1016/j.bcab.2024.103436
spellingShingle Mohd Izan, Nur Liyana
Kamal Bahrin, Ezyana
Mohd Yusoff, Mohd Zulkhairi
Simarani, Khanom
Sharip, Nur Sharmila
Ariffin, Hidayah
Sustainable utilisation of oil palm empty fruit bunch and perenniporia subtephropora for eco-friendly mycelium-based biofoam
title Sustainable utilisation of oil palm empty fruit bunch and perenniporia subtephropora for eco-friendly mycelium-based biofoam
title_full Sustainable utilisation of oil palm empty fruit bunch and perenniporia subtephropora for eco-friendly mycelium-based biofoam
title_fullStr Sustainable utilisation of oil palm empty fruit bunch and perenniporia subtephropora for eco-friendly mycelium-based biofoam
title_full_unstemmed Sustainable utilisation of oil palm empty fruit bunch and perenniporia subtephropora for eco-friendly mycelium-based biofoam
title_short Sustainable utilisation of oil palm empty fruit bunch and perenniporia subtephropora for eco-friendly mycelium-based biofoam
title_sort sustainable utilisation of oil palm empty fruit bunch and perenniporia subtephropora for eco-friendly mycelium-based biofoam
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