Work

Development of Biodegradable Footwear Inputs from Mushroom Mycelium

Year: 2018

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: This research developed and evaluated mushroom mycelium composites that have a potential application for shoe soles. To offer a solution to problems of waste, pollution, human health concerns, and resource depletion, this research incorporated exclusively natural and non-toxic materials, and many of the inputs were locally sourced.

Source: Iowa State University Digital Repository (Iowa State University)

Authors: Jillian Silverman, Huantian Cao, Kelly Cobb

Institution: University of Delaware

Language: English

Topic: Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites

Subfield: Polymers and Plastics

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: green

Funder: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Award: G2679902840