Bacterial Cellulose

Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a natural polymer with unique structural, physico-chemical, mechanical, thermal, and biological properties offer much potential for use in diverse applications. This text provides an overview of the synthesis, characterization, modification, and application of BC.

1. Cellulose: Sources, Properties and Application. 2. Bacterial Cellulose, History, and Biosynthesis. 3. Bacterial Cellulose Structural Characterization. 4. Challenges in Large-scale Production of Bacterial Cellulose. 5. Bacterial Cellulose Production From Cheap and Waste Resources. 6. Bacterial Cellulose Aerogels; Recent Development. 7. Synthetic Strategies for Bc Composites With Polymers and Nanomaterials. 8. Plant and Bacterial Cellulose as Food Ingredient. 9. Surface Modified BC for Environmental Applications. 10. BC Nanocomposite Membranes for Catalysis. 11. Development of BC Composites for Potential Applications in Medical Fields. 12. Cell-free Nanocellulose Synthesis: Mechanism, Characterization, and Applications. 13. Bacterial Cellulose Industries