Synthesis of Vegan Leather Using Plant-Based Substrates: A Preliminary Study

Cow leather is a widely used material. Even though durable, it causes ethical, social, and environmental issues. The synthesis of vegan leather, using symbiotic culture bacteria yeast (SCOBY), could be explored for an alternative to cow leather. Presently, there are limited studies on the different substrates produce this method. Hence, study aimed plant-based various such as black tea, green coconut water, fruit pulp with five replicates per substrate. All in experiments were able cellulose upon inoculation. overall results indicate that substrate consisting mixture tea was most effective producing terms yield cost.