Biopolymer Bacterial Cellulose Produced by Bacteria and Its Use in Health

Abstract

Bacterial cellulose is frequently used because it is economical and suitable for various production areas. Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a pure, crystalline material with superior properties, synthesized by aerobic bacteria. BC is produced by some bacteria, such as Gluconacetobacter xylinum, which stores abundant amounts of fibrils in 3D networks. Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a very comprehensive biomaterial. It is used in many areas such as the food industry, pharmaceutical industry, industrial and agricultural sectors. By producing bacterial cellulose from waste materials, it reduces costs and allows the use of environmentally friendly materials. BC can be used practically in different scientific researches and studies, especially in medical devices. Due to its excellent nanostructure and properties, bacterial cellulose is used in many medical treatments and textural applications. The search for new and active BC-producing microbial strains provides an impressive boost to BC production processes. Membrane types prepared with BC accelerate the wound healing process and prevent complications. Bacterial cellulose composites containing various materials have been designed to increase their applicability to living tissue. BC allows biocomposites to regulate cell adhesion for scaffolds and grafts. Bacterial cellulose, which is used to replace or support drug treatment, is increasingly being investigated. This study includes biocompatible and biodegradable bacterial celluloses, current biomedical applications, exploratory studies, and low cost BC production methods.