Investigation of Usage Possibilities of Mushroom Production Waste Fibers in Polycaprolactone (PCL) Based Biocomposite Material Production

Aim of study: The possibilities using oak and beech wood wastes used in the cultivation Lentinus edodes fungus production pcl biocomposite film material were investigated. Material methods: mushroom was subjected to 2 harvest periods both lignocellulosic waste types equal degradation times obtained. Chemical contents degraded fibers determined. Then, effect produced 15% 30% raw on mechanical properties found. water uptake swelling values composite Main results: As a result lentinus Oak Beech wood, it determined that holocellulose lignin decreased, while cellulose alpha increased. It density by highest increase obtained from films adding fiber. tensile strength elongation at break decreased modulus elasticity In general, found increased compared control sample. Highlights: To investigate suitability for polymer