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Bacterial cellulose nanocomposites developed by in-situ fermentation

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Abstract

In this research, a new methodology was developed to produce nanostructured composites of thermoplastic starch polymers/bacterial cellulose, throughout biosynthesis of cellulose by Gluconacetobacter medellinensis sp. nov bacteria. Due to the hydrophilic nature of starch, it was plasticizer with glycerol and cross-linked with citric acid to improve the mechanical and physical properties of nanocomposite films. Results indicate that the incorporation of cellulose nanofibrils and crosslinking process can improve mechanical and thermal properties, and suggest that these materials are promising candidates in food packing industry.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTechnical Proceedings of the 2013 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2013
Pages774-776
Number of pages3
StatePublished - 2013
EventNanotechnology 2013: Advanced Materials, CNTs, Particles, Films and Composites - 2013 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2013 - Washington, DC, United States
Duration: 12 May 201316 May 2013

Publication series

NameTechnical Proceedings of the 2013 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2013
Volume1

Conference

ConferenceNanotechnology 2013: Advanced Materials, CNTs, Particles, Films and Composites - 2013 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington, DC
Period12/05/1316/05/13

Keywords

  • Bacterial cellulose nanocomposites
  • Crosslinking
  • In-situ fermentation
  • Mechanical properties

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