Study on the Mechanical Properties of the Latex-Mycelium Composite

Abstract:

The germination and growth of mycelium are slightly affected by the addition of less than 5% sbr latex. The latex is distributed in the culture medium to wrap them and fill in the void so that the culture medium can be tightly bonded together, and the mycelium is bonded to the latex, forming a double network. An increased specific strength of the composite would be expected in this case. Silane coupling agent seems to have no effect on mycelial growth, but it can improve the bond between latex and culture medium so that the specific strength of the composite is improved.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 507)
• Pages: 415-420
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.507.415
• Online since: January 2014
• Authors: Juan He*, Cong Mi Cheng, Da Gen Su, Ming Feng Zhong
• Keywords: Composite, Mycelium, Silane Coupling Agent, Styrene-Butadiene Rubber Latex

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