Eliane Trovatti*
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.1, No.1, pp. 28-41, 2013, DOI:10.7569/JRM.2012.634104
Abstract Biobased polymers have been gaining the attention of society and industry because of concerns about the
depletion of fossil fuels and growing environmental problems. Cellulose fi bers are one of the most promising
biopolymers to be explored as a component of composite materials with emergent properties for new
applications. Bacterial Cellulose (BC), a special kind of cellulose produced by microorganisms, is endowed
with unique properties. In this context, this perspective offers an overview about the properties of BC that
would enable it to become a commodity. This includes an appraisal of the current BC market, as compared
with other available… More >
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