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Fabrication of a Crystalline Nanocellulose Embedded Agarose Biomaterial Ink for Bone Marrow-Derived Mast Cell Culture
Published on: May 11, 2021
Structural design, multifunctional performance, and regulatory perspectives of bioinspired nanocellulose-based
Qi Fang1, Miao Zhang2, Hongnan Sun2
1Laboratory of Food Chemistry and Nutrition Sciences, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, No.2 Yuan Ming Yuan West Road, Haidian District, P.O. Box 5109, Beijing, 100193, PR China; School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Abstract:
Nanocellulose-based hydrogels have attracted increasing interest in food systems owing to their renewability, biodegradability, high specific surface area, and tunable surface chemistry. This review summarizes recent advances in bioinspired nanocellulose-based hydrogels, with emphasis on their structural design, multifunctional performance, and emerging applications in food preservation, intelligent packaging, 3D printing, and food purification/monitoring. Attention is given to how bioinspired strategies improve hydrogel responsiveness, adhesion, controlled release, and sensing functions. The review also discusses current barriers to industrial translation, including scalability, cost efficiency, reproducibility, and regulatory compliance. Overall, bioinspired nanocellulose-based hydrogels represent a promising platform for developing safer, smarter, and more sustainable food materials, although further progress is needed to align multifunctional performance with practical manufacturing and food-contact requirements.
