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Microbial cellulose, a biopolymerBiopolymers synthesized by bacteria, is gaining significant attention for its superior features related to plant-derived cellulose. Its higher purity, crystallinityCrystallinity, tensile strength, and tunable structure enable it highly useful for biomedical, food, and environmental applications. This study explores the production, properties, along with wide-ranging utilization of microbial cellulose, emphasizing its potential for industrial and healthcare innovations. Microbial cellulose exhibits remarkable physical and chemical characteristics, including excellent mechanical strength, WHCWater Holding Capacity (WHC), and biocompatibilityBiocompatibility. Unlike plant cellulose, bacterial celluloseBacterial Cellulose (BC) lacks contaminants like lignin and hemicellulose, offering enhanced purity. Its porous structurePorous structure enables its use in wound dressingsWound dressings, where it promotes healing and prevents infections. In tissue engineeringTissue Engineering (TE), bacterial cellulose mimics the extracellular matrixExtracellular Matrix (ECM), supporting cell proliferation and regeneration. The food industryFood industry benefits from microbial cellulose as a stabilizer and fat replacer, while its biodegradable nature makes it ideal for sustainable packaging solutions. Microbial cellulose is also effective in environmental remediationEnvironmental remediation, such as removing dyes, heavy metals, and oils from wastewater. Advances in fermentation techniquesFermentation techniques, including static, shaking, and agitated cultures, have improved its production efficiency. However, challenges like high costs and limited scalability necessitate further research, including genetic engineering and the use of inexpensive substrates. Microbial cellulose holds immense potential across diverse sectors, providing sustainable solutions for healthcare, food, and environmental challenges. Continued advancements in production and application development will drive its broader industrial adoption.

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Advancements in Bacterial Cellulose Synthesis and Functional Applications

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    2025年

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  • Deepak Kumar,
  • Rishabha Malviya,
  • Sonali Sundram,
  • Sathvik Belagodu Sridhar

摘要

Microbial cellulose, a biopolymerBiopolymers synthesized by bacteria, is gaining significant attention for its superior features related to plant-derived cellulose. Its higher purity, crystallinityCrystallinity, tensile strength, and tunable structure enable it highly useful for biomedical, food, and environmental applications. This study explores the production, properties, along with wide-ranging utilization of microbial cellulose, emphasizing its potential for industrial and healthcare innovations. Microbial cellulose exhibits remarkable physical and chemical characteristics, including excellent mechanical strength, WHCWater Holding Capacity (WHC), and biocompatibilityBiocompatibility. Unlike plant cellulose, bacterial celluloseBacterial Cellulose (BC) lacks contaminants like lignin and hemicellulose, offering enhanced purity. Its porous structurePorous structure enables its use in wound dressingsWound dressings, where it promotes healing and prevents infections. In tissue engineeringTissue Engineering (TE), bacterial cellulose mimics the extracellular matrixExtracellular Matrix (ECM), supporting cell proliferation and regeneration. The food industryFood industry benefits from microbial cellulose as a stabilizer and fat replacer, while its biodegradable nature makes it ideal for sustainable packaging solutions. Microbial cellulose is also effective in environmental remediationEnvironmental remediation, such as removing dyes, heavy metals, and oils from wastewater. Advances in fermentation techniquesFermentation techniques, including static, shaking, and agitated cultures, have improved its production efficiency. However, challenges like high costs and limited scalability necessitate further research, including genetic engineering and the use of inexpensive substrates. Microbial cellulose holds immense potential across diverse sectors, providing sustainable solutions for healthcare, food, and environmental challenges. Continued advancements in production and application development will drive its broader industrial adoption.