Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Snehasish Mishra, Puneet Kumar Singh, Ritesh Pattnaik, Subrat Kumar, Sanjay Kumar Ojha, Haragobinda Srichandan, Pankaj Kumar Parhi, Rajesh Kumar Jyothi, Prakash Kumar Sarangi
Summary: Cellulose nanocomposites have huge potential in the fields of medicine and environment. However, there is still uncertainty regarding the molecular synthesis of cellulose and the arrangement of cellulose fibrils. Further research is needed to understand nanocellulose dispersion, fibrillar network disintegration, and the organic/polymer chemistry. The bacterial cellulose biosynthesis mechanism and the use of low-cost substrates for its production are also areas that require more investigation.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yashdeep Mukheja, Jaspreet Kaur, Khushboo Pathania, Sangeeta P. Sah, Deepak B. Salunke, Abhay T. Sangamwar, Sandip Pawar
Summary: Lignin, a versatile and abundant biomass-derived polymer, has numerous properties that make it a promising material for biotechnological applications. It offers biocompatibility, high carbon content, low toxicity, and the ability to be converted into composites. Lignin is an environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic plastic and fossil-based materials due to its biodegradability, safety, and sustainability potential.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Pieter Samyn, Amin Meftahi, Sahar Abbasi Geravand, Mohammad Ehsan Momeni Heravi, Hamideh Najarzadeh, Mahshad Sadat Kashef Sabery, Ahmed Barhoum
Summary: This review provides an update on the state of the art and challenges in the production, surface modification, and biomedical applications of bacterial nanocellulose (BNC). It is important to control the production process and morphology of BNC, as well as to perform surface modifications to improve its properties. The applications of BNC in wound care, tissue engineering, medical implants, drug delivery systems, and biosensors are highlighted.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Laura Riva, Andrea Fiorati, Carlo Punta
Summary: This review discusses the synthesis, application fields, and potential of cellulose/polyethyleneimine composites, with a focus on their use as sorbents for removing heavy metal ions and organic contaminants from water.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mohd Nurazzi Norizan, Siti Shazra Shazleen, Aisyah Humaira Alias, Fatimah Atiyah Sabaruddin, Muhammad Rizal Muhammad Asyraf, Edi Syams Zainudin, Norli Abdullah, Mohd Saiful Samsudin, Siti Hasnah Kamarudin, Mohd Nor Faiz Norrrahim
Summary: This review summarizes the advantages and applications of nanocellulose and discusses the latest developments in its preparation, modification, and emerging applications. It also provides an overview of nanocellulose-based nanocomposites for sustainable applications, starting with the introduction of cellulose and its extraction process, followed by the discussion of surface modification techniques and functionalization strategies. The usage of nanocellulose in various fields and its future market prospects are also discussed.
Review
Polymer Science
Elizabeth Aigaje, Ariel Riofrio, Haci Baykara
Summary: The increasing concerns about plastic pollution and climate change have led to research on bioderived and biodegradable materials, particularly nanocellulose which has abundance, biodegradability, and excellent mechanical properties. Nanocellulose-based biocomposites, using biopolymer matrices like starch, chitosan, polylactic acid, and polyvinyl alcohol, offer functional and sustainable materials for engineering applications. This review discusses recent advances in composites, including processing methods, additives, nanocellulose surface modification, and the effects of reinforcement loading on morphological, mechanical, and physiochemical properties. Nanocellulose incorporation enhances mechanical strength, thermal resistance, and oxygen-water vapor barrier properties. The environmental profile and sustainability of nanocellulose and composites are analyzed through life cycle assessment and different preparation routes.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sijie Li, Haibo Chen, Xingyue Liu, Peng Li, Weibing Wu
Summary: This review comprehensively discusses the construction, characteristics, and applications of nanocellulose-based sensors, including colorimetric, fluorescent, electronic, electrochemical, and SERS types, in various fields.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Aditya Subhedar, Swarnim Bhadauria, Sandeep Ahankari, Hanieh Kargarzadeh
Summary: Cellulose is abundant in nature, with nanocellulose showing excellent mechanical properties and biocompatibility for biomedical applications like wound dressing, drug delivery, and biosensors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Biophysics
Gaofei Ying, Guojing Zhang, Jiani Yang, Ziyu Hao, Weijia Xing, Dong Lu, Shuang Zhang, Lei Yan
Summary: Magnetosomes produced by Magnetotactic bacteria through intracellular biomineralization are membrane-enveloped nanoparticles of magnetic minerals. Due to their unique characteristics and bionavigation inspiration, Magnetotactic bacteria have been a focus of study in the fields of biology, medicine, geology, and physics. This review provides a brief overview of the features of Magnetotactic bacteria and magnetosomes, and summarizes in detail the recent insights into the process and mechanism of magnetosome biomineralization. The current research progress in the biotechnological applications of magnetosomes is also discussed.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ting Xu, Kun Liu, Nan Sheng, Minghao Zhang, Wei Liu, Huayu Liu, Lin Dai, Xinyu Zhang, Chuanling Si, Haishun Du, Kai Zhang
Summary: Using biopolymer-based hydrogel electrolytes as alternatives to traditional petroleum-based materials in energy storage and conversion devices has great potential, with advantages such as low cost, eco-friendliness, and degradability. Current research focuses on the development of electrochemical performance and additional functions, while facing challenges that require further study and development.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Vinay Kumar, Pritha Chakraborty, Poonam Janghu, Mridul Umesh, Suma Sarojini, Ritu Pasrija, Komalpreet Kaur, Sivarama Krishna Lakkaboyana, Vimal Sugumar, Manivannan Nandhagopal, Azhagu Madhavan Sivalingam
Summary: Biobased materials have gained popularity as environmentally friendly alternatives to synthetic polymers. Banana derived wastes can be used to extract important biopolymers, which have various applications in medical, food packaging, biofuel, and paper industries.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Review
Polymer Science
Abdoulhdi A. Borhana Omran, Abdulrahman A. B. A. Mohammed, S. M. Sapuan, R. A. Ilyas, M. R. M. Asyraf, Seyed Saeid Rahimian Koloor, Michal Petru
Summary: Cellulose presents a promising opportunity for the development of sustainable materials, especially in the field of biocomposites. This article highlights the importance of extracting, treating, and modifying cellulose for various applications. The reinforcement of micro- and nanocellulose can lead to materials with enhanced performance, with potential for further improvements in engineering applications.
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Reeba Mary Cherian, Abhimanyu Tharayil, Rini Thresia Varghese, Tijo Antony, Hanieh Kargarzadeh, Cintil Jose Chirayil, Sabu Thomas
Summary: Nanocellulose based coatings have a wide range of applications in research due to their abundance, biodegradability and biocompatibility. However, their commercialization requires precise control of their chemistry to overcome challenges in adhesion, brittleness and barrier properties.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Gedefaw Asmare Tafete, Metadel Kassahun Abera, Ganesh Thothadri
Summary: This comprehensive review summarizes recent research findings on the development of Nano Cellulose (NC)-based materials for supercapacitor applications. The types and synthesis methods of NC, as well as the NC-based electrodes, separators, and electrolytes, are briefly introduced. The paper also discusses the potential applications of NC in renewable energy storage devices and provides an outlook for future advancements in the field.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
P. V. Navya, Varnakumar Gayathri, Debasis Samanta, Srinivasan Sampath
Summary: The increasing demand for materials with desirable properties has led to the development of materials that have unfavorable impacts on the environment and ecosystem. It has become necessary to develop low-cost, durable, and ecofriendly functional materials with biological origins to avoid these consequences. Bacterial cellulose and its derivatives play a key role in developing pure and environmentally safe functional materials.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)