Development of novel bacterial cellulose composites for the textile and shoe industry

M Fernandes, M Gama, F Dourado… - Microbial …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
This research aimed at producing malleable, breathable and water impermeable bacterial
cellulose‐based nanocomposites, by impregnating bacterial cellulose (BC) membranes with …

Bacterial cellulose—a remarkable polymer as a source for biomaterials tailoring

L Popa, MV Ghica, EE Tudoroiu, DG Ionescu… - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Nowadays, the development of new eco-friendly and biocompatible materials using
'green'technologies represents a significant challenge for the biomedical and …

A review of fabrication and applications of bacterial cellulose based nanocomposites

K Qiu, AN Netravali - Polymer Reviews, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a unique nanofibrous biomaterial which can have applications in
many engineering fields. BC possesses excellent mechanical properties and …

Bacterial cellulose-based composites for biomedical and cosmetic applications: Research progress and existing products

B Mbituyimana, L Liu, W Ye, BOO Boni, K Zhang… - Carbohydrate …, 2021 - Elsevier
Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a promising unique material for various biomedical and cosmetic
applications due to its morphology, mechanical strength, high purity, high water uptake, non …

Bacterial cellulose and its applications

SM Choi, KM Rao, SM Zo, EJ Shin, SS Han - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
The sharp increase in the use of cellulose seems to be in increasing demand in wood; much
more research related to sustainable or alternative materials is necessary as a lot of the …

Bacterial cellulose: A smart biomaterial with diverse applications

DA Gregory, L Tripathi, ATR Fricker, E Asare… - Materials Science and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Natural biomaterials have benefited the human civilisation for millennia. However, in recent
years, designing of natural materials for a wide range of applications have become a focus …

Production and characterization of a new bacterial cellulose/poly (vinyl alcohol) nanocomposite

AF Leitão, JP Silva, F Dourado, M Gama - Materials, 2013 - mdpi.com
Bacterial cellulose (BC) is characterized for its high water holding capacity, high crystallinity,
an ultrafine fiber network and high tensile strength. This work demonstrates the production of …

Bacterial cellulose: Production, characterization, and application as antimicrobial agent

D Lahiri, M Nag, B Dutta, A Dey, T Sarkar… - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Bacterial cellulose (BC) is recognized as a multifaceted, versatile biomaterial with abundant
applications. Groups of microorganisms such as bacteria are accountable for BC synthesis …

Bacterial cellulose-based polymer nanocomposites: a review

VV Revin, EV Liyaskina, MV Parchaykina… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Bacterial cellulose (BC) is currently one of the most popular environmentally friendly
materials with unique structural and physicochemical properties for obtaining various …

Advances in biomedical and pharmaceutical applications of functional bacterial cellulose-based nanocomposites

H Ullah, F Wahid, HA Santos, T Khan - Carbohydrate polymers, 2016 - Elsevier
Bacterial cellulose (BC) synthesized by certain species of bacteria, is a fascinating
biopolymer with unique physical and mechanical properties. BC's applications range from …