A review of nanocellulose adsorptive membrane as multifunctional wastewater treatment

AS Norfarhana, RA Ilyas, N Ngadi - Carbohydrate Polymers, 2022 - Elsevier
Dyes, inorganic and organic solvents, heavy metals and oils represent a substantial danger
to water supplies, which is a major global problem. Advanced research and development in …

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 …

Cellulose-based nanomaterials advance biomedicine: a review

HN Abdelhamid, AP Mathew - International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
There are various biomaterials, but none fulfills all requirements. Cellulose biopolymers
have advanced biomedicine to satisfy high market demand and circumvent many ecological …

Factors affecting mechanical properties of reinforced bioplastics: a review

JY Boey, CK Lee, GS Tay - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
The short life cycle and recalcitrant nature of petroleum-based plastics have been
associated with plastic waste accumulation due to their composition rather than worldwide …

Surface modification of bacterial cellulose for biomedical applications

T Aditya, JP Allain, C Jaramillo… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Bacterial cellulose is a naturally occurring polysaccharide with numerous biomedical
applications that range from drug delivery platforms to tissue engineering strategies. BC …

Recent advances in bacterial cellulose: a low-cost effective production media, optimization strategies and applications

H El-Gendi, TH Taha, JB Ray, AK Saleh - Cellulose, 2022 - Springer
Bacterial cellulose (BC), a promising polysaccharide of microbial origin, is usually produced
through synthetic (chemically defined) or natural media comprising of various environmental …

Advanced functional materials based on nanocellulose for pharmaceutical/medical applications

R Nicu, F Ciolacu, DE Ciolacu - Pharmaceutics, 2021 - mdpi.com
Nanocelluloses (NCs), with their remarkable characteristics, have proven to be one of the
most promising “green” materials of our times and have received special attention from …

The versatile world of cellulose-based materials in healthcare: From production to applications

N Chandel, K Jain, A Jain, T Raj, AK Patel… - Industrial Crops and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Cellulose is the most abundant natural biopolymer that can be extracted directly from plants
using various treatments (alkalis, acids, ultrasonic or enzymatic treatments) or produced by …

Bacterial cellulose-based composites for nerve tissue engineering

F Jabbari, V Babaeipour, S Bakhtiari - International Journal of Biological …, 2022 - Elsevier
Nerve injuries and neurodegenerative disorders are very serious and costly medical
challenges. Damaged nerve tissue may not be able to heal and regain its function, and scar …

Synthetic biology-powered microbial co-culture strategy and application of bacterial cellulose-based composite materials

K Jin, C Jin, Y Wu - Carbohydrate Polymers, 2022 - Elsevier
Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a carbohydrate polymer that is widely produced by diverse
bacteria with unique structural features and properties. BC has a high water-retention …