Self-organized mycelium biocomposites: Effects of geometry and laterite composition on compressive behavior
Self-organized mycelium biocomposites: Effects of geometry and laterite composition on compressive behavior
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自组织菌丝体生物复合材料:几何形状和红土成分对压缩行为的影响
DOI:
10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.105831
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发表时间:
2023
影响因子:
3.9
通讯作者:
Soboyejo, Winston O.
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作者:
Etinosa, Precious O.;Salifu, Ali A.;Azeko, Salifu T.;Obayemi, John D.;Onche, Emmanuel O.;Aina, Toyin;Soboyejo, Winston O.
This study investigates the compressive deformation and the effect of structural architecture on the compressive strength of bioprocessed mycelium biocomposites reinforced with laterite particles. In the mycelium blocks, lignocellulosic hemp hurds function as reinforcing and nutritional substrates. The mycelium acts as a supportive matrix, binding the hemp hurds and the laterite particles which are integrated for further reinforcement to improve the compressive strength of the composite. The compressive behavior of the composites is elucidated using a combined approach of experimental and theoretical studies. The deformation mechanisms are investigated via in-situ observations of the specimens under uniaxial compressive loading. The experiments show that the compressive deformation results in progressive micro-buckling in slender specimens, whereas thicker samples exhibit a soft elastic response at small strain levels followed by continuous stiffening at larger strains. Based on the experimental observations and the morphological characterization, a column buckling analysis was developed for the mycelium-hemp composites to further explain the observed deformation phenomena.