Bacterial Cellulose: Production, Scale-up, and Applications

This reference book provides updated information on the production and industrial significance of bacterial cellulose. Bacterial cellulose is a natural fiber produced by certain microbes, mainly bacteria which belong to the Acetobacter genera. The book discusses its applications in different industrial sectors, such as food, pharmaceutical, energy, and wastewater treatment. It covers the production of cellulose from conventional and renewable feedstock and includes topics such as downstream processing, characterization, and chemical modification of bacterial cellulose.

FEATURES:

• Addresses the challenges of the production technologies of bacterial cellulose up to pilot scale
• Discusses cost-effective green processes using agri-processing residues and medium formulation
• Includes efficient preparation of nanocomposites using in vitro and in vivo methods
• Provides the latest applications of bacterial cellulose in the food and pharmaceuticals fields
• Reviews the production of bacterial cellulose from conventional feedstock such as sugars and starches

This book is designed for industry experts and researchers of applied microbiology, bioprocesses, and industrial microbiology.

Vinod Kumar, PhD, is a Scientist at the Fermentation and Microbial Biotechnology Division, CSIR―Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, India. He earned a PhD at the University of Delhi. Dr. Kumar was awarded the EPFL Visiting Fellowship in 2016.

Saurabh Saran, PhD, is a Principal Scientist at the CSIR―Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, India. He earned a PhD at Delhi University, India. He works on strain engineering, strain development, biotransformation using CYP 450, upstream and downstream processing of different fermentation processes, and applications of these molecules in various industries.

Ashok Pandey, PhD, is currently a Distinguished Scientist at the Centre for Innovation and Translational Research, CSIR―Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow, India, and Executive Director (Honorary) at the Centre for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, India. His major research and technological development interests include industrial and environmental biotechnology, energy biosciences, focusing on biomass to biofuels and chemicals, waste to wealth and energy, and industrial enzymes.

Carlos Ricardo Soccol, PhD, is the Research Group Leader of the Department of Bioprocesses Engineering and Biotechnology (DEBB) at the Federal University of Parana, Curitiba, Brazil. Professor Soccol is an expert in bioprocesses, biological engineering, industrial biotechnology, green fuels technology, applied microbiology, and fermentation technology.