[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 …

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 …

Optimization of bacterial cellulose production from prickly pear peels and its ex situ impregnation with fruit byproducts for antimicrobial and strawberry packaging …

H El-Gendi, A Salama, EM El-Fakharany… - Carbohydrate Polymers, 2023 - Elsevier
Bacterial cellulose (BC) is currently among the most promising natural polymers. However,
the production costs and biological inactivity are still challenges. The current study exploited …

Sustainable production of bioethanol from office paper waste and its purification via blended polymeric membrane

AE Mansy, EA El Desouky, TH Taha… - Energy Conversion and …, 2024 - Elsevier
One potential replacement for fossil fuels is the generation of biofuel from biomass
feedstock. To reach the global sustainability goals, it is also necessary to address a number …

[HTML][HTML] Natural biopolymers as smart coating materials of mesoporous silica nanoparticles for drug delivery

B Dumontel, V Conejo-Rodríguez, M Vallet-Regí… - Pharmaceutics, 2023 - mdpi.com
In recent years, the functionalization of mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) with
different types of responsive pore gatekeepers have shown great potential for the …

High Performance Bacterial Cellulose Organogel‐Based Thermoelectrochemical Cells by Organic Solvent‐Driven Crystallization for Body Heat Harvest and Self …

J Li, S Chen, Z Han, X Qu, M Jin, L Deng… - Advanced Functional …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
As a low‐grade sustainable heat source, the human body provides a great driving force for
converting heat into electric energy using thermoelectric materials, which can effectively …

Bacterial cellulose: A comprehensive review

VD Girard, J Chaussé… - Journal of Applied Polymer …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
This review article provides a comprehensive overview of bacterial cellulose (BC), focusing
on its physicochemical properties, production methods, purification techniques, and …

Exploitation of cantaloupe peels for bacterial cellulose production and functionalization with green synthesized Copper oxide nanoparticles for diverse biological …

AK Saleh, H El-Gendi, EM El-Fakharany, ME Owda… - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
The promising features of most bacterial celluloses (BC) promote the continuous mining for
a cost-effective production approach toward wide and sustainable applications. Herein …

Advances in the production of biomaterials through kombucha using food waste: concepts, challenges, and potential

ALV Cubas, AP Provin, ARA Dutra, C Mouro… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
In recent years, several researchers have focused their studies on the development of
sustainable biomaterials using renewable sources, including the incorporation of living …

Bacterial cellulose–Innovative biopolymer and possibilities of its applications in dairy industry

J Płoska, M Garbowska, A Pluta… - International Dairy …, 2023 - Elsevier
Bacterial cellulose (BC) produced by some acetic bacteria shows a number of properties
that allow use of this biopolymer in a wide range of industry sectors. Use of BC …