- Patent Title: Penetration and adhesion of finishes for fungal materials through solubilization, emulsion, or dispersion in water-soluble materials and the use of surfactants
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Application No.: US16664662Application Date: 2019-10-25
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Publication No.: US11807983B2Publication Date: 2023-11-07
- Inventor: Matt Scullin , Nicholas Wenner , Jordan Chase , Quinn Miller , Philip Ross
- Applicant: Mycoworks, Inc.
- Applicant Address: US CA Emeryville
- Assignee: MycoWorks, Inc.
- Current Assignee: MycoWorks, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US CA Emeryville
- Agency: Temmerman Law
- Agent Mathew J. Temmerman
- Main IPC: D06N3/00
- IPC: D06N3/00 ; C08G63/08 ; D06N3/12 ; D06N3/14 ; C09D167/04 ; D06N3/18
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.
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