Bacterial Nanocellulose
Biosynthesis, Functionalization, Applications, and Sustainability Challenges
- 1st Edition - March 1, 2027
- Latest edition
- Editors: Ahmad Ilyas Rushdan, Nanang Masruchin, Hairul Abral, Myrtha Karina, Shih-Chen Shi
- Language: English
Bacterial Nanocellulose: Biosynthesis, Functionalization, Applications, and Sustainability Challenges provides a comprehensive overview of bacterial nanocellulose (BNC), highli… Read more
Description
Description
Key features
Key features
- Reviews several chemical, biological, and physical functionalization methods used to modify nanocellulose for enhanced properties
- Features chapters on designing bacterial nanocellulose with tailored characteristics for various applications, including biomedical, electronic, and environmental uses
- Provides practical examples and case studies for implementing bacterial nanocellulose in real-world scenarios
- Covers environmental impacts, lifecycle assessments, and regulatory considerations
Readership
Readership
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Introduction to Bacterial Nanocellulose
2. Mechanisms of Bacterial Nanocellulose Biosynthesis
3. Factors Influencing Bacterial Nanocellulose Production
4. Analytical Techniques in Bacterial Nanocellulose Biosynthesis
Part II: Functionalization of Bacterial Nanocellulose
5. Chemical Functionalization
6. Biological Functionalization
7. Physical Modification and Composites
8. Advanced Functionalization Techniques
Part III: Applications of Bacterial Nanocellulose
9. Biomedical Applications
10. Electrical and Electronic Applications
11. Energy Applications
12. Pulp and Paper Applications
13. Water Purification and Filtration Applications
14. Packaging Applications
15. Cosmetics Applications
16. Food Applications
17. Textile Applications
18. Composite Applications
19. Sensing and biosensing Applications
20. Emerging Applications
Part IV: Sustainability, Impact, and Future Directions of Bacterial Nanocellulose
21. Recycling and Reusability of Bacterial Nanocellulose
22. Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Bacterial Nanocellulose
23. Environmental and Toxicological Impacts
24. Regulatory and Ethical Considerations
25. Challenges and Future Directions in Bacterial Nanocellulose Research, Industrialization, and Commercialization
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: March 1, 2027
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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Ahmad Ilyas Rushdan
Dr Ahmad Ilyas Rushdan is a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. His expertise includes biodegradable polymers, biopolymers, polymer composites, and polymer gels. Additionally, Dr. Ahmad Ilyas specializes in material engineering, specifically in the areas of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites, biocomposites, cellulose materials, and nano-composites.
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Nanang Masruchin
Prof. Dr. Nanang Masruchin is a research professor at the National Research and Innovation Agency of the Republic of Indonesia (BRIN) with over 16 years of experience in developing sustainable materials based on nanocellulose. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, a Master's Degree in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Cellulose Nanofibrils for Dual pH and Temperature Responsive Hydrogel from Kyungpook National University, South Korea.
Prof. Dr. Masruchin is involved in several international collaborations, including JASTIP (Japan-ASEAN Science, Technology, and Innovation Platform) and SATREPS (Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development) between JST (the Japan Science and Technology Agency), JICA (the Japan International Cooperation Agency), and the Republic of Indonesia. His research interests include nanocellulose isolation, bacterial nanocellulose, bionanocomposites, and nanocellulose-based advanced functional materials.
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Hairul Abral
Prof. Dr. Hairul Abral is a Professor in Material Science and Engineering, specializing in Natural Fiber Biocomposites and Bionanocomposites. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Andalas University and completed his Doctorate in Material Science at the University of Erlangen Nuremberg, Germany.
As a faculty member at Andalas University, Prof. Abral has made significant contributions to sustainable materials research, particularly in biocomposites.
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Myrtha Karina
Prof. Dr. Myrtha Karina is a senior researcher at the Research Center for Biomass and Bioproducts within the National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia (BRIN). She holds a Diploma in Agricultural Product Technology from Padjadjaran University, Indonesia, and earned her Doctoral Degree at Kyoto University in 1993.
Prof. Dr. Karina has successfully secured multiple national and international research grants, including those from LIPI-JSPS, the Sumitomo Foundation, The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), and the Indonesian-Toray Science Foundation. Her primary research focuses on natural cellulosic materials, nanocellulose, nanocomposites, and biopolymers, with bacterial cellulose being a recent area of interest. She has published numerous original research articles, books, and patents in collaboration with her colleagues, establishing her as an expert in the field.SS
Shih-Chen Shi
Prof. Shih-Chen Shi obtained his B.S. and M.S. degrees from National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan, in 1999 and 2001, respectively, and earned his Ph.D. from National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan, in 2005. From 2007 to 2012, he served as the head of the R&D Department at EVERLIGHT Electronics Co., Ltd. in Taiwan. Since 2014, he has been a professor at National Cheng Kung University. His research interests include nanomaterials, tribology, LED applications, and sustainable materials.