Use of waste mushroom beds for the production of value-added biodegradable fiber sheet

This research focused on the utilization of waste mushroom beds (WMB) after harvesting oyster (WMB-O) and lingzhi mushrooms (WMB-L) for preparation eco-friendly materials, fiber sheets. The WMB were sterilized determined their chemical compositions. dry pretreated by a steam explosion, comparing with alkaline pretreatment before sheet forming process. results showed that f-cellulose contents in range 27-35% weight basis. from WMB-L treated at 13.5% w/w NaOH 120 min better appearance, compared to explosion. Afterward, tapioca starch was added as natural binder during physical properties determined. analytical indicated an increase concentration led toughness water absorption sheet. additional promoted interaction between cellulose networks, corresponding decrease compressed appearance immersion. These finding disclosed potential use ecofriendly e.g. biodegradable packaging, packing cultivation vase future.