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Split Gill Mycelium Mats Get Stronger for Leather-Like Materials

Split Gill Mycelium Mats Get Stronger for Leather-Like Materials

Split gill mushroom

What they found

Split gill mycelium mats grown in large batches were strong and flexible in dry and humid conditions.

Split gill mycelium mats grown in large batches were strong and flexible in dry and humid conditions.

How solid is it?

Field study

Field study

Materials/engineering

Materials/engineering

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Schizophyllum commune

Schizophyllum commune

Published in

Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering

Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering

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Section

ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

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Mushroom Leather Gets Stronger

Mushroom Leather Gets Stronger

Mycelium mats made from split gill mushrooms (Schizophyllum commune) showed improved strength and flexibility when grown in large batches. The mats held up well under both dry and humid conditions, proving they're durable enough for sustainable fashion, packaging, and leather-like materials.

Mycelium mats made from split gill mushrooms (Schizophyllum commune) showed improved strength and flexibility when grown in large batches. The mats held up well under both dry and humid conditions, proving they're durable enough for sustainable fashion, packaging, and leather-like materials.

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