Bacterial Cellulose and Its Applications

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 arable land and natural resources use is unsustainable. In accordance, attention has focused on bacterial cellulose as...

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Published in:Polymers 2022-03, Vol.14 (6), p.1080
Main Authors: Choi, Soon Mo, Rao, Kummara Madhusudana, Zo, Sun Mi, Shin, Eun Joo, Han, Sung Soo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arable land
Bacteria
Beef
Biocompatibility
Calories
Cartilage
Cellulose
Cellulose fibers
Cholesterol
Commercialization
Contact angle
Functional materials
Hydrogels
Mechanical properties
Nanofibers
Natural resources
Polymerization
Proteins
Review
Tensile strength
Thermodynamic properties
Wound healing
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Summary: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 arable land and natural resources use is unsustainable. In accordance, attention has focused on bacterial cellulose as a new functional material. It possesses a three-dimensional, gelatinous structure consisting of cellulose with mechanical and thermal properties. Moreover, while a plant-originated cellulose is composed of cellulose, hemi-cellulose, and lignin, bacterial cellulose attributable to the composition of a pure cellulose nanofiber mesh spun is not necessary in the elimination of other components. Moreover, due to its hydrophilic nature caused by binding water, consequently being a hydrogel as well as biocompatibility, it has only not only used in medical fields including artificial skin, cartilage, vessel, and wound dressing, but also in delivery; some products have even been commercialized. In addition, it is widely used in various technologies including food, paper, textile, electronic and electrical applications, and is being considered as a highly versatile green material with tremendous potential. However, many efforts have been conducted for the evolution of novel and sophisticated materials with environmental affinity, which accompany the empowerment and enhancement of specific properties. In this review article, we summarized only industry and research status regarding BC and contemplated its potential in the use of BC.
ISSN:2073-4360
2073-4360
DOI:10.3390/polym14061080