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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

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Description

Bacterial Nanocellulose: Biosynthesis, Functionalization, Applications, and Sustainability Challenges provides a comprehensive overview of bacterial nanocellulose (BNC), highlighting its versatility as a bio-based material with potential application across several fields. The book begins with an introduction to BNC, detailing how it is produced through bacterial biosynthesis, including a discussion on the mechanisms of production, the factors that influence quality, and the analytical techniques used to study BNC. The second part of the book focuses on functionalization methods, including chemical, biological, and physical modifications that improve BNC properties for various uses. The following section covers a wide range of applications for BNC, including its use in biomedicine, electronics, energy, packaging, cosmetics, food, textiles, and more. The final section addresses sustainability, reviewing the recycling and reusability of BNC, life-cycle assessments, and its environmental impacts. This book is an essential resource for materials scientists, polymer scientists, and nanotechnology researchers interested in the development, production, and applications of bacterial nanocellulose.

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

Materials scientists, polymer scientists, and academic and industrial researchers interested in the development, manufacturing, and applications of bacterial nanocellulose, as well as those focused on nanotechnology advancements

Table of contents

Part I: Bacterial Nanocellulose Biosynthesis

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

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: March 1, 2027
  • Language: English

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.

Affiliations and expertise
Senior Lecturer, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia

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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.

Affiliations and expertise
Research Professor, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Indonesia

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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.

Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Andalas University. Indonesia

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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.

Affiliations and expertise
Professor, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Indonesia

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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.

Affiliations and expertise
Professor, National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Taiwan