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Bacterial nanocellulose: from biotechnology to bio-economy

By Bielecki , Miguel , Stanislaw; Dourado , Fernando; Gama

Book information

Publisher
Elsevier
Year
2016
ISBN
0444634584, 978-0-444-63458-0, 9780444634665, 0444634665
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
30 MB (30981869 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
262\262
Time added
2016-12-28 23:29:14
Biopolymers;Cellulose;Microbiology;Cellulose;chemi

Description

Bacterial Nanocellulose: From Biotechnology to Bio-Economy presents an overview on the current and future applications of bacterial nanocellulose, perspectives on the ecology and economics of its production, and a brief historic overview of BNC related companies. Discusses recent progresses on the molecular mechanism of BNC biosynthesis, its regulation, and production techniquesCovers advances in the use of BNC in bio- and nano-polymer composite materialsPresents a detailed economic analysis of BNC productionProvides an overview on the regulatory framework on the food and biomedical fieldsReviews current research in the biomedical and food industries, identifies gaps, and suggests future needsRaises awareness about this material and its potential uses in emergent fields, such as the development of aerogels and optoelectronic devices

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