Bacterial Nanocellulose

Bacterial Nanocellulose: From Biotechnology to Bio-Economy presents an overview on the current and future applications of bacterial nanocellulose, perspectives on the ecology and economics of its production, and a brief historic overview of BNC related companies.
- Discusses recent progresses on the molecular mechanism of BNC biosynthesis, its regulation, and production techniques
- Covers advances in the use of BNC in bio- and nano-polymer composite materials
- Presents a detailed economic analysis of BNC production
- Provides an overview on the regulatory framework on the food and biomedical fields
- Reviews current research in the biomedical and food industries, identifies gaps, and suggests future needs
- Raises awareness about this material and its potential uses in emergent fields, such as the development of aerogels and optoelectronic devices

1. Taxonomic review and microbial ecology in bacterial nanocellulose fermentation 2. Bacterial Nano Cellulose synthesis 3. Molecular control over BNC biosynthesis 4. Bacterial NanoCellulose characterization 5. Bacterial cellulose aerogels 6. Bacterial cellulose as reinforcement for polymer matrices 7. Celluloses as food ingredients/additives: is there a room for BNC? 8. European Regulatory Framework on Novel Foods and Novel Food Additives 9. Medical and cosmetic applications of bacterial nanocellulose 10. Medical devices regulation 11. Optoelectronic Devices from Bacterial NanoCellulose 12. Process modelling and techno-economic evaluation of an industrial bacterial cellulose fermentation process 13. Nata de Coco Industry in the Philippines 14. Nata de coco industry in Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam