Feasibility of Coloring Bamboo with the Application of Natural and Extracted Fungal Pigments

Fungal pigments, specifically those generated from spalting fungi, are being developed for broader use in the wood and textile industry, and due to their coloration properties, may also be useful as aesthetic bamboo dyes. This paper evaluates the potential use of fungal pigments in bamboo (Phyllosta...

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Main Authors: Sarath M. Vega Gutierrez, Patricia T. Vega Gutierrez, Auna Godinez, Lauren Pittis, Megan Huber, Savannah Stanton, Sara C. Robinson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-08-01
Series:Coatings
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/6/3/37