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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/113985| Title: | The mushroom tinder fungus - a biodegradable alternative to plastic |
| Authors: | Camilleri, Emma Blundell, Renald |
| Keywords: | Mushrooms -- Therapeutic use Fungi Pollution Plastics industry and trade Environmental protection Sustainable development |
| Issue Date: | 2023 |
| Publisher: | Standard Publications Ltd. |
| Citation: | Camilleri, E., Blundell, R. (2023, October 15). The mushroom tinder fungus - A biodegradable alternative to plastic. Malta Independent on Sunday, pp. 22. |
| Abstract: | Plastic pollution has become a global environmental crisis, prompting scientists to explore sustainable alternatives. One such alternative that has garnered significant attention is the mushroom tinder fungus, scientifically known as Fomes fomentarius. This peculiar-looking fungus possesses remarkable properties that make it a potential biodegradable substitute for plastic. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/113985 |
| Appears in Collections: | Scholarly Works - FacM&SPB |
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