Additives and Bacterial Cellulose (Bc): Friend or Foe?

In recent years, the issues of environment and economy have encouraged researchers to channel their research interest to sustainable bio-resource. Bacterial cellulose (BC), which is the extracellular matrix from various genera of bacteria is the versatile biopolymer and have unique characteristics. BC had contributed outstanding applications in various fields such as bone tissue engineering, drug delivery, wound healing material, skincare and cosmetics. Numerous researchers have published their studies on BC production to date. In order to further evolve the application of this biomaterial, notable progress towards bacterial cellulose development and its properties enhancement have appeared recently. The establishment of bacterial cellulose in diverse applications has been the subject of numerous papers and research reports. This review paper will elucidate the utilization of various additives that have been employed in BC production and applications. Furthermore, to highlight the important influences of different additives on BC production and qualities in the creation of value-added products.