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  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a polysaccharide produced by bacteria with excellent biocompatibility and mechanical properties.
  • Its unique characteristics, including microporosity and high water retention, make it suitable for biomedical applications.
  • BC serves as a scaffold for tissue engineering, wound healing, and drug delivery systems.

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  • To provide a comprehensive overview of bacterial cellulose (BC) production.
  • To highlight recent advancements in BC modification techniques for enhanced properties.
  • To discuss the diverse biomedical applications of BC-based materials.

Main Methods:

  • Review of scientific literature on bacterial cellulose production and modification.
  • Analysis of ex situ and in situ methods for creating BC composites and derivatives.
  • Synthesis and characterization of BC-based hybrid materials.

Main Results:

  • BC production strategies and structural features are detailed.
  • Various modification techniques using polymers, nanomaterials, and metal nanoparticles are presented.
  • Successful applications of BC in wound dressings, drug delivery, and tissue engineering are demonstrated.

Conclusions:

  • Bacterial cellulose is a promising biomaterial for advanced medical applications.
  • Modification techniques significantly enhance BC's physicochemical and functional properties.
  • Further research into BC-based materials will expand their therapeutic potential.