This reference book offers up-to-date knowledge on bacterial cellulose production and its industrial significance. A natural fiber known as bacterial cellulose is created by specific microorganisms, especially those that are members of the Acetobacter genus. The applications in several industrial areas, including food, pharmaceutical, energy, and wastewater treatment, are covered in the book. The manufacture of cellulose from conventional and renewable feedstock is covered, along with subjects such bacterial cellulose’s chemical modification, characterisation, and downstream processing.

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tackles the difficulties associated with bacterial cellulose manufacturing technology up to pilot scaleexplains low-cost green methods that use leftovers from agriprocessing and medium formulation.comprises effective in vitro and in vivo nanocomposite production techniques.presents the most recent uses of bacterial cellulose in the food and medicine industries.examines the microbial cellulose synthesis process using common feedstocks as sugars and starches.

This book is intended for researchers and industry professionals working in the fields of industrial microbiology, bioprocesses, and applied microbiology.