Bacterial NanoCellulose
Author | : Miguel Gama |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 315 |
Release | : 2016-04-19 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781439869925 |
ISBN-13 | : 1439869928 |
Rating | : 4/5 (25 Downloads) |
Download or read book Bacterial NanoCellulose written by Miguel Gama and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book dedicated to the potential applications and unique properties of bacterial cellulose (BC), this seminal work covers the basic science, technology, and economic impact of this bulk chemical as well as the companies and patents that are driving the field. It reviews the biosynthesis and properties of BC, including genetics and characterization; discusses the advancing technology as it relates to product development, bioreactors, and production; and analyzes the economic impact of BC on a diverse range of industry applications, including materials and biomaterials, biological and polymer sciences, and electromechanical engineering.