Evaluation of Optimal Fungi Strains for Development of Mycelium-Based Biopolymeric Matrices

Article Polymer Science

Structure and Properties of Cellulose/Mycelium Biocomposites

Adeliya Sayfutdinova et al.

Summary: This study aims to explore the direct biotransformation of cellulose by fungi to obtain a cellulose/mycelium-based biocomposite. The results show that fungi can tune the diameter of cellulose fibrils and produce mycelium fibers with a narrower diameter-size distribution compared to pristine cellulose fibrils. Additionally, the morphology of the resulting mycelium differs when using micro or nanofibrils as substrates.

POLYMERS (2022)

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Review Microbiology

Amazing Fungi for Eco-Friendly Composite Materials: A Comprehensive Review

Worawoot Aiduang et al.

Summary: The reuse and replacement of plastic with biomaterials, as well as the recycling of agricultural waste, are key strategies to reduce plastic waste. Mycelium-based composites (MBC), produced by saprobe fungi converting agricultural waste into nutrients, can replace foams and wood products. MBC offers renewable and biodegradable benefits as promising alternatives.

JOURNAL OF FUNGI (2022)

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Review Energy & Fuels

Phase change materials in building integrated space heating and domestic hot water applications: A review

Ajay Muraleedharan Nair et al.

Summary: Thermal energy storage using phase change materials (PCM) has flexible operating temperature range, high energy storage density, and reasonable cost, making it widely used in building and hot water production. This paper reviews the innovative techniques and research findings of PCM in domestic thermal heating, and summarizes the important factors for selecting suitable PCM for these applications.

JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE (2022)

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Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Facile synthesis of shape-stable phase-change composites via the adsorption of stearic acid onto cellulose microfibers

Denis V. Voronin et al.

Summary: This study proposes a simple approach to prepare shape-stable phase-change composite fibers by adsorbing stearic acid onto the surface of cellulose microfibrils. The resulting composites have adjustable latent heat storage capacity and can be stably used during melting/freezing cycles.

MATERIALS CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS (2022)

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Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Phase change material-integrated latent heat storage systems for sustainable energy solutions

Waseem Aftab et al.

Summary: Thermal energy storage, particularly latent heat TES, is crucial for sustainable energy development. The systems are categorized into solar-thermal storage, electro-thermal storage, waste heat storage, and thermal regulation, with a focus on efficient latent heat utilization and system design. Exciting research opportunities exist to further enhance the energy efficiency of integrated TES systems.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2021)

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Review Green & Sustainable Science & Technology