Modifications of cellulose-based biomaterials for biomedical applications

Cellulose is one of the most abundant organic compounds in nature and is available from diverse sources. Cellulose features tunable properties, making it a promising substrate for biomaterial development. In this review, we highlight advances in the physical processes and chemical modifications of c...

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Published inFrontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology Vol. 10; p. 993711
Main Authors Fatema, Nour, Ceballos, Ruben Michael, Fan, Chenguang
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 03.11.2022
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Bioengineering and Biotechnology
biomaterial
biomedicine
cellulose
hydrogel
nanocellulose
nanocellulose
biomedicine
biomaterial
cellulose
hydrogel
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Summary:Cellulose is one of the most abundant organic compounds in nature and is available from diverse sources. Cellulose features tunable properties, making it a promising substrate for biomaterial development. In this review, we highlight advances in the physical processes and chemical modifications of cellulose that enhance its properties for use as a biomaterial. Three cellulosic products are discussed, including nanofibrillated, nanocrystalline, and bacterial cellulose, with a focus on how each may serve as a platform for the development of advanced cellulose-based biomaterials for Biomedical applications. In addition to associating mechanical and chemical properties of cellulosic materials to specific applications, a prospectus is offered for the future development of cellulose-based biomaterials for biomedicine.
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This article was submitted to Biomaterials, a section of the journal Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
Reviewed by: Jennifer Patterson, Instituto IMDEA Materiales, Spain
Edited by: Yunbing Wang, Sichuan University, China
ISSN:2296-4185
2296-4185
DOI:10.3389/fbioe.2022.993711