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 …

Natural polysaccharides: Chemical properties and application in pharmaceutical formulations

M Tudu, A Samanta - European Polymer Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
Natural polysaccharides have an important role in pharmaceutical industries and are
considered a huge source and importance. Polysaccharides are biopolymers characterized …

[HTML][HTML] Opportunities for bacterial nanocellulose in biomedical applications: Review on biosynthesis, modification and challenges

P Samyn, A Meftahi, SA Geravand, MEM Heravi… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) is a natural polysaccharide produced as extracellular
material by bacterial strains and has favorable intrinsic properties for primary use in …

Bacterial cellulose-based blends and composites: versatile biomaterials for tissue engineering applications

MP Raut, E Asare, SMD Syed Mohamed… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Cellulose of bacterial origin, known as bacterial cellulose (BC), is one of the most versatile
biomaterials that has a huge potential in tissue engineering due to its favourable mechanical …

Exopolysaccharides producing Bacteria: a review

AI Netrusov, EV Liyaskina, IV Kurgaeva, AU Liyaskina… - Microorganisms, 2023 - mdpi.com
Bacterial exopolysaccharides (EPS) are essential natural biopolymers used in different
areas including biomedicine, food, cosmetic, petroleum, and pharmaceuticals and also in …

Bacterial cellulose as a potential biopolymer in biomedical applications: A state-of-the-art review

P Shrivastav, S Pramanik, G Vaidya… - Journal of Materials …, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
Throughout history, natural biomaterials have benefited society. Nevertheless, in recent
years, tailoring natural materials for diverse biomedical applications accompanied with …

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 …

Bio-scaffold for bone tissue engineering with focus on bacterial cellulose, biological materials for hydroxyapatite synthesis and growth factors

MJB Boyetey, S Torgbo, P Sukyai - European Polymer Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
Bio-based biomaterials, are created using renewable biomass from sources such as plants,
animals and microorganisms. Cellulose is a renewable biopolymer and its usage for bone …

Recent advances in chemically modified cellulose and its derivatives for food packaging applications: A review

Z Jiang, T Ngai - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
The application of cellulose in the food packaging field has gained increasing attention in
recent years, driven by the desire for sustainable products. Cellulose can replace petroleum …

Bacterial cellulose: Recent advances in biosynthesis, functionalization strategies and emerging applications

JK Muiruri, JCC Yeo, Q Zhu, E Ye, XJ Loh, Z Li - European Polymer Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
This review highlights the recent advancements in the biosynthetic routes of bacterial
cellulose, explores various functionalization strategies, discusses their exciting properties …