This study aimed to produce and characterize mycelium leather(Mylea)derived from oil palm empty fruit bunch(OPEFB).Variations in OPEFB composition(10%,20%,30%,and 40%)were tested using a 10%w/w Ganoderma lucidum inocu...This study aimed to produce and characterize mycelium leather(Mylea)derived from oil palm empty fruit bunch(OPEFB).Variations in OPEFB composition(10%,20%,30%,and 40%)were tested using a 10%w/w Ganoderma lucidum inoculum.The mycelium underwent boiling,plasticization,drying,pressing,waxing,and Tencel fabric reinforcement to form Mylea.The physical,mechanical,and flammability properties of OPEFB-based Mylea were evaluated as a potential animal leather substitute.The highest tensile strength(8.47 MPa)was observed in the 0%OPEFB sample due to reinforcement with the Tencel fabric layer.Meanwhile,the 20%OPEFB sample after drying exhibited a tensile strength of 5.78 MPa and a lower elastic modulus(14.48 MPa),indicating increased flexibility but reduced stiffness.Among the tested compositions,20%OPEFB provided the best balance between growth time and material quality.Flammability tests showed that Mylea with 20%OPEFB had a longer burn time(43.5±7.78 s)compared to 0%OPEFB(21.0±1.41 s).However,the addition of OPEFB did not improve fire resistance,as none of the samples met UL 94 V-0,V-1,or V-2 standards.展开更多
基金supported by the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency(BPDPKS),Indonesia 2024.
文摘This study aimed to produce and characterize mycelium leather(Mylea)derived from oil palm empty fruit bunch(OPEFB).Variations in OPEFB composition(10%,20%,30%,and 40%)were tested using a 10%w/w Ganoderma lucidum inoculum.The mycelium underwent boiling,plasticization,drying,pressing,waxing,and Tencel fabric reinforcement to form Mylea.The physical,mechanical,and flammability properties of OPEFB-based Mylea were evaluated as a potential animal leather substitute.The highest tensile strength(8.47 MPa)was observed in the 0%OPEFB sample due to reinforcement with the Tencel fabric layer.Meanwhile,the 20%OPEFB sample after drying exhibited a tensile strength of 5.78 MPa and a lower elastic modulus(14.48 MPa),indicating increased flexibility but reduced stiffness.Among the tested compositions,20%OPEFB provided the best balance between growth time and material quality.Flammability tests showed that Mylea with 20%OPEFB had a longer burn time(43.5±7.78 s)compared to 0%OPEFB(21.0±1.41 s).However,the addition of OPEFB did not improve fire resistance,as none of the samples met UL 94 V-0,V-1,or V-2 standards.
