This research aims to reduce solid waste, resource depletion, and material toxicity in the footwear industry. Mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms, binds together substrate materials as it grows, offering opportunities for composite development. Mycelium composites were developed using edible mushroom species alongside other natural materials. The 4 × 2 experiment tested four mushroom species (reishi, oyster, king oyster, and yellow oyster) and two fabric levels (with or without a natural fabric mat). Scanning electron microscopy images confirmed mycelium growth within the composite and around the substrates. Two-way analysis of variance tests found that both species and fabric significantly affected the density, and the species significantly affected the compressive strength. A positive and significant linear relationship was found between density and compressive strength, with higher density leading to higher compressive strength. The compressive strength of the mycelium composites, especially those made from king oyster mycelium, provides opportunities for renewable and biodegradable footwear inputs.

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用于鞋类产品的蘑菇菌丝复合材料的开发

这项研究旨在减少制鞋业的固体废物、资源枯竭和材料毒性。菌丝体是蘑菇的根结构，在生长过程中将基质材料结合在一起，为复合材料的开发提供了机会。菌丝体复合材料是使用可食用蘑菇和其他天然材料开发的。4 × 2 实验测试了四种蘑菇种类（灵芝、牡蛎、王牡蛎和黄牡蛎）和两种织物级别（有或没有天然织物垫）。扫描电子显微镜图像证实了复合材料内和基材周围的菌丝体生长。方差检验的双向分析发现，品种和织物均显着影响密度，品种显着影响抗压强度。发现密度和抗压强度之间存在显着的正线性关系，密度越高，抗压强度越高。菌丝复合材料的抗压强度，尤其是由牡蛎菌丝制成的复合材料，为可再生和可生物降解的鞋类输入提供了机会。