Scientists think that Fomes fomentarius, also known as the tinder fungus, could replace plastic in the future. If this happens, mushrooms can be used in electronics, vehicles, sports equipment and more.
Scientists continue their research without slowing down to eliminate plastics, which pose a great threat to the environment because it is very difficult to recycle. A study published yesterday on Sciences Advances reveals that this material could be replaced by something quite interesting: mushrooms.
Mushrooms, of which there are thousands of species in the world, can have many interesting properties. The researchers examined Fomes fomentarius It is also stated that it can replace plastic used in electronics, sports equipment, vehicles and many other products.
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The scientists stated that this Fomes fomentarius, which is the focus of the research, can be used to produce a variety of materials with many different properties, from soft and spongy to hard and woody. By examining the architecture of the mushroom our sustainable goals They added that they hope to pave the way for it to become a part of it.
In nature, a tree bursting from a tree trunk horse hoof This mushroom, which looks like it has been used by humans for thousands of years already to make fire. However, scientists believe that each species has different characteristics, with a unique three-layer says that a class of lightweight and high-performance materials could be created in the future.
According to one of the researchers, Pezhman Mohammadi, it could be used to produce impact resistant parts of Fomes fomentarius. a very hard outer shell there is. There is also a soft middle layer that can mimic leather and feels nice to the touch, and a final layer that looks like wood. The team used advanced imaging techniques to examine each layer and understand its potential uses.
Of course, there is still no way for fungi to replace plastic. to a long time there is need. In addition, it will not be right to collect these species from forests, as it may cause great damage to the ecosystem. Let’s add that experts say there is still a lot of research needed on him. If something like this does happen, though, materials made from biodegradable mushrooms have the potential to make huge contributions to the environment.
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