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"Mud Rat is tackling some of the most pressing challenges in sustainable materials"
- D. Cole, CEO, Varuna surf
Phase 1 Technology
Designed to hit ASTM c578 requirements
1. Inoculate substrate
3. Bake it
We source our favored mushroom species and substrate from local mushroom producers and farms. Usually we take their waste and incorporate it into our process, making a closed loop.
2. Let it grow
After sterilizing everything and rehydrating, we let the mycelium grow in a custom growth chamber under our optimal conditions. This process usually takes 5-7 days.
Once it's done growing we dry or 'bake' it to harden it and prevent mushrooms from fruiting. This usually takes 1-2 days, thats it.
Phase 1 R&D set the foundational work for us to enhance and expand upon. Our trade secret recipe and method of growing established here is recommended as a filler or less advanced rigid foam materials.
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tech Progress
Phase 1
Initial R&D
Finalized methods
Mechanical test
Proof of concept
Phase 2
Enhancing
Mechanical test
Large scale model
Patent pending
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