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: Received: 26 August 2024 / Approved: 26 August 2024 / Online: 27 August 2024 (03:29:25 CEST)
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Moreno-Díaz, C.; González-Arranz, S.; Martínez-Cerezo, C. Bacterial Cellulose Production within a Circular Economy Framework: Utilizing Organic Waste. Preprints2024, 2024081837. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.1837.v1
Moreno-Díaz, C.; González-Arranz, S.; Martínez-Cerezo, C. Bacterial Cellulose Production within a Circular Economy Framework: Utilizing Organic Waste. Preprints 2024, 2024081837. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.1837.v1
Moreno-Díaz, C.; González-Arranz, S.; Martínez-Cerezo, C. Bacterial Cellulose Production within a Circular Economy Framework: Utilizing Organic Waste. Preprints2024, 2024081837. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.1837.v1
APA Style
Moreno-Díaz, C., González-Arranz, S., & Martínez-Cerezo, C. (2024). Bacterial Cellulose Production within a Circular Economy Framework: Utilizing Organic Waste. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.1837.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Moreno-Díaz, C., Salvador González-Arranz and Carmen Martínez-Cerezo. 2024 "Bacterial Cellulose Production within a Circular Economy Framework: Utilizing Organic Waste" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.1837.v1
Abstract
Bacterial cellulose (BC) has emerged as a sustainable biomaterial with diverse industrial applications. This paper examines BC production through a circular economy framework, focusing on organic waste as a primary feedstock. It compares static and agitated cultivation methods for BC production, highlighting their advantages and limitations. Static cultivation using Gluconacetobacter xylinum yields high-quality cellulose films but is constrained by lower yields and longer incubation times. Agitated cultivation accelerates production but may affect fiber uniformity. The paper emphasizes sustainability by exploring organic waste materials such as coffee grounds, tea leaves, and food scraps as cost-effective nitrogen and carbon sources. These materials not only lower production costs but also support circular economy principles by converting waste into valuable products. BC produced from these waste sources retains key properties, making it suitable for applications in the textile and other industries. In addition, BC production can align with vegan principles, provided that all additives and processing methods are free of animal-derived components. The paper discusses BC’s potential to replace synthetic fibers in textiles and reduce environmental impact. Case studies show successful BC integration into textile products. In conclusion, the paper calls for more research to optimize BC production processes and explore new industrial applications. Using organic waste in BC production can help industries adopt sustainable practices, reduce environmental footprints, and create high-value materials.
Chemistry and Materials Science, Polymers and Plastics
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