Bacterial Nanocellulose for Papermaking and Packaging

By Pratima Bajpai

Book Overview

Bacterial Nanocellulose for Papermaking and Packaging explores the groundbreaking potential of bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) in the papermaking and packaging industries. It provides an in-depth overview of BNC's unique properties, biosynthesis, and scalable production methods, highlighting its role as a sustainable, high-performance biomaterial. Special emphasis is placed on its applications, such as enhancing paper durability, fire resistance, barrier properties, and creating specialized paper products.

Key Features:
- Comprehensive analysis of BNC's production methods, from lab-scale to industrial scale.
- Insights into BNC's transformative applications in papermaking, including as a reinforcing agent and coating material.
- Exploration of BNC's potential in developing advanced packaging solutions.
- Discussion on challenges and future perspectives for sustainable and cost-effective BNC production.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9815322184
• ISBN13: 9789815322187
• Release Date: December 2024
• Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.0" x 10.0"