Abstract
SHS investigation development is considered from the geographical and historical viewpoint. 3 stages are described. Within Stage 1 the work was carried out in the Department of the Institute of Chemical Physics in Chernogolovka where the scientific discovery had been made. At Stage 2 the interest to SHS arose in different cities and towns of the former USSR. Within Stage 3 SHS entered the international scene. Now SHS processes and products are being studied in more than 50 countries.
Abstract
Bacterial cellulose (BC) has been attracting attention for its utilities in a
variety of applications. Its nanofibrous nature offers a high surface area for the
formulation of composites through physical, chemical, or biological methods. BC
composites have been formed by combining with a wide range of molecules to impart
additional functions. This chapter summarizes the additives and techniques to modify
BC to form nanocomposites for applications in different industrial sectors. The chapter
starts with an overview of BC’s unique properties that are essential for composite
design. The types of additives or reinforcement agents utilized to form composites are
discussed, followed by techniques employed to formulate the composites. The last
section showcases the applications of BC and BC composites in the areas of
pharmaceuticals, food, diagnostics, cosmetics and as a general matrix.
Keywords:
Artificial meat, BC bioprocessing, Biosensors, Cellulose nanocomposite, Drug delivery, Optoelectronics.
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Authors:Bentham Science Books