PENETRATION AND ADHESION OF FINISHES FOR FUNGAL MATERIALS THROUGH SOLUBILIZATION, EMULSION, OR DISPERSION IN WATER-SOLUBLE MATERIALS AND THE USE OF SURFACTANTS

Abstract: an abrasion resistant finish for a fungal material, the finishing comprising an optimum quantity biodegradable polylactic acid plastic (pla) dispersed in water to produce a pla mixture. when the pla mixture is applied to the fungal material, water carries the pla deeply into the matrix of the fungal hyphae to a depth at least 2 n/10 mm or 1% of the thickness of the fungal material, whichever is greater. the finish fortifies the hyphal structure as the water evaporates and creates a pla coating on the fungal material with improved abrasion resistance and water resistance.

Inventor(s): Matt Scullin, Nicholas Wenner, Jordan Chase, Quinn Miller, Philip Ross

CPC Classification: D06N3/0002 (Artificial leather, oilcloth or {other} material obtained by covering fibrous webs with macromolecular material, e.g. resins, rubber or derivatives thereof)

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