Commercial and potential applications of bacterial cellulose in Brazil: ten years review

Author(s)

Marestoni, Luiz Diego ; Barud, Hernane da Silva ; Gomes, Rodrigo Jose ; Flora Catarino, Rebeca Priscila ; Yassunaka Hata, Natalia Norika ; Ressutte, Jessica Barrionuevo ; Spinosa, Wilma Aparecida

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: POLIMEROS-CIENCIA E TECNOLOGIA; v. 30, n. 4, p. 19-pg., 2020-01-01.

Abstract

In the last decade, bacterial cellulose (BC) has received considerable attention around the world, including in Brazil. The unique properties of BC, such as mechanical stability, tensile strength, thermostability, crystallinity, purity and biocompatibility make it a promising candidate for commercial applications in different areas. This article provides a comprehensive synthesis of commercial applications and studies related to BC around the world and shows the importance and development of Brazilian research during the last decade. In this review we present an overview of BC structure, biosynthesis and possible applications of BC mainly in the food, electronics, bioengineering, cosmetics and biomedical areas. The most significant contributions of Brazilian researchers using BC have been carried out in the biomedical area. Despite the increase in BC reserch, Brazil also needs to develop strategies to expand the use and commercialization of BC products, for which government financial support is extremely necessary. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 18/25512-8 - Biocelulose-based Cell Culture Platform
• Grantee: Hernane da Silva Barud
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• FAPESP's process: 13/07793-6 - CEPIV - Center for Teaching, Research and Innovation in Glass
• Grantee: Edgar Dutra Zanotto
• Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Research, Innovation and Dissemination Centers - RIDC