Bacterial Nanocellulose and Its Medical Usage

Authors

  • Anna Kutová Department of Solid State Engineering, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Czech Republic https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1714-1160
  • Václav Švorčík Department of Solid State Engineering, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Czech Republic https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0580-959X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54779/chl20220308

Keywords:

nanocellulose, bacterial nanocellulose, bacterial cultivation, medical usage, wound dressing

Abstract

Bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) is produced by some bacterial strains to enable them to keep on the surface of cultural media. Compared to "common" cellulose, BNC becomes even more popular for its higher crystallinity and better mechanical properties. It can be used in a broad spectrum of industrial applications. This work describes the structure, properties, and origin of BNC together with factors that can affect the growth of BNC in a laboratory. Possible usage in industry, particularly in various medical applications, such as wound healing, is also discussed.

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Published

2022-05-15

How to Cite

Kutová, A., & Švorčík, V. (2022). Bacterial Nanocellulose and Its Medical Usage. Chemické Listy, 116(5), 308–315. https://doi.org/10.54779/chl20220308

Issue

Vol. 116 No. 5 (2022)

Section

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