International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
23(6), P. 3391 - 3391
Published: March 21, 2022
This
article
presents
a
comparative
analysis
of
bacterial
cellulose
membranes
synthesized
by
several
strains
the
Komagataeibacter
genus
in
terms
their
specific
physical,
physico-chemical,
and
mechanical
properties.
Herein,
aim
was
to
choose
most
suitable
microorganisms
producing
cellulosic
materials
with
greatest
potential
for
fabrication
bio-inspired
nanocomposites.
The
selection
based
on
three
main
steps,
starting
from
evaluation
BNC
biosynthetic
efficiency
without
addition
ethanol,
followed
assessment
breaking
strength,
physical
parameters
(compactness,
structural
integrity,
appearance,
thickness)
obtained
biological
materials.
Ultimately,
performed
screening
procedure,
efficiently
growing
(K.
hansenii
H3
(6Et),
K.
rhaeticus
K4
(8Et),
sp.
isolated
balsamic
vinegar
(12Et))
were
chosen
further
modifications,
enabling
additional
functionalization.
Here,
supplementation
growth
medium
five
representative
polymeric
compounds
(citrus/apple
pectin,
wheat
starch,
polyvinyl
alcohol,
polyethylene
glycol)
led
significant
changes
properties,
especially
dye
loading
abilities,
water
adsorption/retention
capacities.
resulting
nanocomposites
can
be
potentially
useful
various
fields
medicine
industry,
future,
they
may
become
practical
cost-effective
competitor
against
commercial
biomaterials
currently
available
market.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(6), P. 1080 - 1080
Published: March 8, 2022
The
sharp
increase
in
the
use
of
cellulose
seems
to
be
increasing
demand
wood;
much
more
research
related
sustainable
or
alternative
materials
is
necessary
as
a
lot
arable
land
and
natural
resources
unsustainable.
In
accordance,
attention
has
focused
on
bacterial
new
functional
material.
It
possesses
three-dimensional,
gelatinous
structure
consisting
with
mechanical
thermal
properties.
Moreover,
while
plant-originated
composed
cellulose,
hemi-cellulose,
lignin,
attributable
composition
pure
nanofiber
mesh
spun
not
elimination
other
components.
due
its
hydrophilic
nature
caused
by
binding
water,
consequently
being
hydrogel
well
biocompatibility,
it
only
used
medical
fields
including
artificial
skin,
cartilage,
vessel,
wound
dressing,
but
also
delivery;
some
products
have
even
been
commercialized.
addition,
widely
various
technologies
food,
paper,
textile,
electronic
electrical
applications,
considered
highly
versatile
green
material
tremendous
potential.
However,
many
efforts
conducted
for
evolution
novel
sophisticated
environmental
affinity,
which
accompany
empowerment
enhancement
specific
this
review
article,
we
summarized
industry
status
regarding
BC
contemplated
potential
BC.
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(6), P. 1541 - 1541
Published: June 9, 2023
Bacterial
exopolysaccharides
(EPS)
are
essential
natural
biopolymers
used
in
different
areas
including
biomedicine,
food,
cosmetic,
petroleum,
and
pharmaceuticals
also
environmental
remediation.
The
interest
them
is
primarily
due
to
their
unique
structure
properties
such
as
biocompatibility,
biodegradability,
higher
purity,
hydrophilic
nature,
anti-inflammatory,
antioxidant,
anti-cancer,
antibacterial,
immune-modulating
prebiotic
activities.
present
review
summarizes
the
current
research
progress
on
bacterial
EPSs
properties,
biological
functions,
promising
applications
various
fields
of
science,
industry,
medicine,
technology,
well
characteristics
isolation
sources
EPSs-producing
strains.
This
provides
an
overview
latest
advances
study
important
industrial
xanthan,
cellulose,
levan.
Finally,
limitations
future
directions
discussed.
Gels,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(3), P. 188 - 188
Published: March 8, 2024
Hydrogels
are
polymeric
materials
that
possess
a
set
of
characteristics
meeting
various
requirements
an
ideal
wound
dressing,
making
them
promising
for
care.
These
features
include,
among
others,
the
ability
to
absorb
and
retain
large
amounts
water
capacity
closely
mimic
native
structures,
such
as
extracellular
matrix,
facilitating
cellular
processes
like
proliferation
differentiation.
The
polymers
used
in
hydrogel
formulations
exhibit
broad
spectrum
properties,
allowing
be
classified
into
two
main
categories:
natural
collagen
chitosan,
synthetic
polyurethane
polyethylene
glycol.
This
review
offers
comprehensive
overview
critical
analysis
key
can
constitute
hydrogels,
beginning
with
brief
contextualization
polymers.
It
delves
their
function,
origin,
chemical
structure,
highlighting
sources
extraction
obtaining.
Additionally,
this
encompasses
intrinsic
properties
these
roles
healing
process,
accompanied,
whenever
available,
by
explanations
underlying
mechanisms
action.
also
addresses
limitations
describes
some
studies
on
effectiveness
isolated
promoting
skin
regeneration
healing.
Subsequently,
we
briefly
discuss
application
strategies
hydrogels
derived
from
potential
promote
process.
achieved
due
role
stimulation
angiogenesis,
example,
or
through
incorporation
substances
growth
factors
drugs,
antimicrobials,
imparting
new
hydrogels.
In
addition
substance
incorporation,
is
related
serve
three-dimensional
matrix
cell
culture,
whether
it
involves
loading
cells
recruiting
site,
where
they
proliferate
scaffold
form
tissue.
latter
strategy
presupposes
biosensors
real-time
monitoring
conditions,
temperature
pH.
Future
prospects
then
ultimately
addressed.
As
far
aware,
manuscript
represents
first
approach
brings
together
critically
analyzes
fundamental
aspects
both
constituting
context
cutaneous
will
foundational
point
future
studies,
aiming
contribute
development
effective
environmentally
friendly
dressing
wounds.
International Journal of Nanomedicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 20, P. 199 - 213
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Abstract:
In
the
last
few
years,
cellulose
has
garnered
much
interest
for
its
application
in
drug
delivery,
especially
cancer
therapy.
It
special
properties
like
biocompatibility,
biodegradability,
high
porosity,
and
water
permeability
render
it
a
good
candidate
developing
efficient
carriers
anticancer
agents.
Cellulose
based
nanomaterials
nanofibers,
bacterial
cellulose,
nanocrystals
microcrystalline
as
delivery
vehicles
targeted
to
cells
are
reviewed.
This
review
elaborates
on
synthesis,
functionalization,
strategies
of
these
nanocarriers,
shows
how
they
facilitate
improve
stability,
bioavailability
tumor
sites.
Their
possibilities
tool
overcome
limitations
conventional
therapeutics
also
discussed.
We
explore
future
directions
improving
efficacy
Keywords:
–
scaffold,
therapy,
biomedical
applications
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
27(17), P. 5580 - 5580
Published: Aug. 30, 2022
Chronic
ulcers
are
among
the
main
causes
of
morbidity
and
mortality
due
to
high
probability
infection
sepsis
therefore
exert
a
significant
impact
on
public
health
resources.
Numerous
types
dressings
used
for
treatment
skin
ulcers-each
with
different
advantages
disadvantages.
Bacterial
cellulose
(BC)
has
received
enormous
interest
in
cosmetic,
pharmaceutical,
medical
fields
its
biological,
physical,
mechanical
characteristics,
which
enable
creation
polymer
composites
blends
broad
applications.
In
field,
BC
was
at
first
wound
dressings,
tissue
regeneration,
artificial
blood
vessels.
This
material
is
suitable
treating
various
diseases
considerable
fluid
retention
medication
loading
properties.
membranes
as
temporary
dressing
treatments
their
excellent
fit
body,
reduction
pain,
acceleration
epithelial
regeneration.
BC-based
have
been
evaluated
synthesized
both
vitro
vivo
create
an
ideal
microenvironment
healing.
review
describes
methods
producing
handling
use
field
highlights
qualities
detail
emphasis
biomedical
reports
that
demonstrate
utility.
Moreover,
it
gives
account
applications,
especially
engineering
materials
reported
until
date.
also
includes
patents
applied
material.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(21), P. 4670 - 4670
Published: Nov. 2, 2022
Bacterial
cellulose
(BC)
is
currently
one
of
the
most
popular
environmentally
friendly
materials
with
unique
structural
and
physicochemical
properties
for
obtaining
various
functional
a
wide
range
applications.
In
this
regard,
literature
reporting
on
bacterial
nanocellulose
has
increased
exponentially
in
past
decade.
Currently,
extensive
investigations
aim
at
promoting
manufacturing
BC-based
nanocomposites
other
components
such
as
nanoparticles,
polymers,
biomolecules,
that
will
enable
to
develop
advanced
novel
functionalities.
However,
commercial
production
limited
by
high
cost
low
yield
BC,
lack
highly
efficient
industrial
technologies
well.
Therefore,
present
review
aimed
studying
current
data
field
BC
purpose
its
further
usage
obtain
polymer
nanocomposites.
The
highlights
progress
synthesizing
their
applications
biomedical
fields,
wound
healing,
drug
delivery,
tissue
engineering.
nanocellulose-based
biosensors
adsorbents
were
introduced
herein.
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part E Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 19, 2023
The
paper
provides
an
introduction
to
biomaterials
covered
and
their
available
types,
such
as
metal,
ceramic,
polymer,
composites.
Biomaterials
are
structures,
devices,
or
materials
that
may
repair
implant
tissue.
biocompatible
have
high
mechanical
strength,
need
a
long
time
break
down.
A
biomaterial
is
any
natural
synthetic
material
regularly
touches
the
human
body
utilized
replace
restore
biological
tissue—metallic
systems
in
numerous
ceramic
polymeric
systems.
Polymers
had
significant
impact
on
medical
technology
development.
Furthermore,
features
of
mechanical,
physical,
chemical
qualities
been
detailed
assist
users
selecting
best
for
needs
based
these
properties.
While
do
not
tissues’
function,
they
good
physical
allow
them
be
used
tissue
substitutes.
Apart
from
this,
applied
various
fields,
including
medicine
pharmacy.
Biodegradable
biomaterials,
particular,
offer
advantage
being
able
broken
down
removed
once
purpose
completed.
most
common
engineering,
delivery
systems,
orthopedic,
orthodontic,
wound
healing,
cardiovascular
applications.
conclusion
summarizes
advantageous
science.
Biomaterial
cellular
biology
researchers
working
make
biomanufacturing
technologies
more
broadly
time.
main
area
focus
medicine,
where
critical
studying
preventing
uncommon
diseases.
