Modified Bacterial Cellulose for Biomedical Applications

Bacterial cellulose, or microbial cellulose, had gained tremendous interest as a hydrogel material for biomedical purposes in the recent years. It has many intrinsic physiological properties like fibrous nature, ultrafine 3D nanostructure network, high water holding capacity, excellent mechanical pr...

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Published in:Chemistry, an Asian journal an Asian journal, 2022-10, Vol.17 (19), p.e202200598-n/a
Main Authors: Tang, Karen Yuanting, Heng, Jerry Zhi Xiong, Chai, Casandra Hui Teng, Chan, Chui Yu, Low, Beverly Qian Ling, Chong, Serene Ming En, Loh, Hong Yi, Li, Zibiao, Ye, Enyi, Loh, Xian Jun
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bacteria
Bacterial cellulose
Biocompatibility
Biodegradability
Biomedical application
Biomedical materials
Cellulose
Chemistry
Drug delivery
Hydrogels
Mechanical properties
Microorganisms
Tissue engineering
Tumour cell and cancer therapy
Ultrafines
Wound healing
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Summary:Bacterial cellulose, or microbial cellulose, had gained tremendous interest as a hydrogel material for biomedical purposes in the recent years. It has many intrinsic physiological properties like fibrous nature, ultrafine 3D nanostructure network, high water holding capacity, excellent mechanical properties, biocompatibility and biodegradability that allow for the use of such purposes, and the lacking properties can be easily supplemented or enhanced by modifications. In this review, some of the biomedical applications that uses bacterial cellulose are discussed. These include wound healing, drug delivery, tissue engineering and tumor cell and cancer therapy. In each section, different modifications of BC are showcased and examined on how they benefit the application. Finally, key takeaways on these modifications are also deliberated. Bacterial cellulose is a material that has gain traction in various applications. Majority of the work are seen to use bacterial cellulose for biomedical applications due to its compatibility. However, modifications are needed to enhance its properties for it to perform better. In this review, we look at the various modifications done on bacterial cellulose, specifically for biomedical applications.
ISSN:1861-4728
1861-471X
DOI:10.1002/asia.202200598