An impervious coating grown by an edible fungus causes water droplets to bead on these materials (from top: paper, denim and polyester felt). As an alternative to single-use plastic wrap and paper cup ...
As an alternative to single-use plastic wrap and paper cup coatings, researchers in ACS’ Langmuir report a way to waterproof materials using edible fungus. Along with fibers made from wood, the fungus ...