Developments in bioprocess for bacterial cellulose production. (January 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Singhania, Reeta Rani; Patel, Anil Kumar; Tseng, Yi-Sheng; Kumar, Vinod; Chen, Chiu-Wen; Haldar, Dibyajyoti; Saini, Jitendra Kumar; Dong, Cheng-Di
• Is Part Of: Bioresource technology. Volume 344:Part B(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-01
• Subjects: Bacterial cellulose -- Nanocellulose -- Komagataeibacter -- Bioprocess -- Bioreactor; Biomass -- Periodicals; Biomass energy -- Periodicals; Bioremediation -- Periodicals; Agricultural wastes -- Periodicals; Factory and trade waste -- Periodicals; Organic wastes -- Periodicals; Bioénergie -- Périodiques; Déchets agricoles -- Périodiques; Déchets industriels -- Périodiques; Déchets organiques -- Périodiques; Déchets (Combustible) -- Périodiques; 662.88
• DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.126343
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0960-8524

Abstract

Graphical abstract: Highlights: Huge demand of bacterial cellulose insists on developing a feasible bioprocess. Economically feasible bioprocess may boost BC production. BC properties depends on mode of bioprocess employed for its production. Static tray and STRs are employed at commercial level for BC production. Abstract: Bacterial cellulose (BC) represents a novel bio-origin nonomaterial with its unique properties having diverse applications. Increased market demand and low yield are the major reason for its higher cost. Bacteria belonging to Komagataeibacter sp are the most exploited ones for BC production. Development of a cost-effective bioprocess for higher BC production is desirable. Though static fermentation modes have been majorly employed for BC production using tray fermenters, agitated mode has also been employed successfully with air-lift fermenters as well as stirred tank reactors. Bioprocess advances in recent years has led BC production to an upper level; however, challenges of aeration requirement and labor cost towards the higher end is associated with static cultivation at large scale. We have discussed the bioprocess development for BC production in recent years along with the challenges associated and the path forward.