Chemically modified bacterial cellulose–mediated fiber salting-out method for preparing tough hydrogels

Puntos clave

• Hydrogels prepared using a chemically modified bacterial cellulose show improved toughness compared to conventional methods.
• The salting-out method significantly enhances the fiber properties, resulting in more resilient hydrogels for various applications.
• Analysis of the fiber salting-out method illustrates an innovative approach to hydrogel synthesis using bacterial cellulose, which is eco-friendly.
• This method highlights the potential for developing effective materials in numerous fields, including medicine and engineering.