An Overview of Bacterial Cellulose Applications

Molecular Structure, Molecular Docking and Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion and Toxicity study of cellulose II

“…In addition, BC is not a toxic substance, it is an inert and biodegradable polymer against human metabolism. [14] Endoglucanases randomly hydrolyze the inner parts of the chain in the cellulose molecule and form the oligosaccharides of different lengths by reducing the degree of polymerization of the cellulose. [15,16] Since endoglucanases are important enzymes for digestion of cellulose, in this study, the molecular interactions between cellulose II with endoglucanase, exogluconase, and β-glucosidase have been investigated.…”

Rheological Properties of Aqueous Dispersions of Bacterial Cellulose

“…The molecular structure of BC is identical to cellulose obtained from plant sources, but it has a higher degree of crystallinity (up to 89%) [13], a degree of polymerization (up to 14400) [14], adsorption capacity and mechanical strength in wet state [15][16][17][18][19]. In addition, it is worth noting that BC does not contain lignin and hemicellulose [20], while purification of the plant cellulose from these components is very expensive, and the yield of purified cellulose is essentially reduced [21]. Besides, the purification process itself has a harmful effect on the environment [22].…”

“…The final product of the synthesis is a film having a homogeneous, compact, three-dimensional structure formed by BC micro-and nanofibrils [23]. Due to this structure, hydrogels of BC became popular in various applications: from chocolate in food industry to sensitive diaphragms for microphones in radio-electronics [20,[24][25][26][27][28][29]. A significant water absorption capacity, in practice, means that with a small addition of BC, the viscosity of liquid (aqueous) systems will increase significantly, i.e., BC can play a role a good thickener [30].…”

Exploration of behavior, forms and applications of microbial material

“…In recent years, fibrils of lab grown bacterial cellulose which are a hundred times stronger than plant-based cellulose are becoming one of the rising alternative materials in the industry. (Niyazbekova, , Nagmetova, & Kurmanbayev, 2018) Most of the bio-cellulose is produced by an industrious strain of bacteria called Gluconacetobacter Xylinum in coconut or sugar tea broth. In terms of vegan and cruelty-free leather alternatives, bacterial cellulose is a lab grown material formed as a by-product of synthesized solution.…”

“…Likewise, this feature also allows scientists to use this in the medical industry as a good substitution for wound dressing. (Niyazbekova et al, 2018) To further investigate the background of my research, work of microbial grown clothing (Kombucha-based leather) by Suzanne Lee was thoroughly studied. Lee is the pioneer who been experimenting a new approach to textile manufacturing through growing process by only fermentation process of sugar and tea broth by harvesting the byproduct.…”