Bacterial NanoCellulose: A Sophisticated Multifunctional Material

by Miguel Gama (Editor), Paul Gatenholm (Editor), Dieter Klemm (Editor)

Overview

The first book dedicated to the potential applications and unique properties of bacterial cellulose (BC), this seminal work covers the basic science, technology, and economic impact of this bulk chemical as well as the companies and patents that are driving the field. It reviews the biosynthesis and properties of BC, including genetics and characterization; discusses the advancing technology as it relates to product development, bioreactors, and production; and analyzes the economic impact of BC on a diverse range of industry applications, including materials and biomaterials, biological and polymer sciences, and electromechanical engineering.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781000218664
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	04/19/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	304
Sales rank:	287,716
File size:	15 MB
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About the Author

Miguel Gama, Paul Gatenholm and Dieter Klemm

Table of Contents

Biosynthesis of Bacterial Cellulose. Effect of Cultivation Conditions on the Structure and Morphological Properties of BNC Biomaterials with a Focus on Vascular Grafts. Large-Scale Production of BNC: State and Challenges. Tough Bacterial Nanocellulose Hydrogels Based on the Double-Network Technique. Bacterial Cellulose Surface Modifications. Nematic Ordered Cellulose Templates. Applications and Products-Nata de Coco. Wound Dressings and Cosmetic Materials from Bacterial Nanocellulose. Bacterial Nanocellulose Hydrogels Designed as Bioartificial Medical Implants. Bacterial Nanocellulose Biomaterials with Controlled Architecture for Tissue Engineering Scaffolds and Customizable Implants. Biomimetic Mineralization of Apatite on Bacterial Cellulose. Bacterial Nanocellulose as a Structured Platform for Conductive Biopolymers.