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The review aims to explain the properties, production, and applications of bacterial cellulose and its advantages over plant-derived cellulose.

May 24, 2026PolymersOpen Access

Peculiarities of Bacterial Cellulose

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Review explores bacterial cellulose properties and applications in health, assessing production challenges and future strategies.

The review aims to explain the properties, production, and applications of bacterial cellulose and its advantages over plant-derived cellulose.
Systematic review of bacterial cellulose properties and production methods.
Analysis of factors influencing cellulose characteristics including substrate, growth conditions, and treatments.
Discussion of applications in medicine, particularly as wound dressings and for drug delivery.
Bacterial cellulose exhibits superior morphology and properties compared to plant cellulose, including high crystallinity and water retention.
High-performance applications identified include effectiveness in wound healing and drug delivery systems.
Challenges in large-scale production identified, necessitating future strategies for improved tailoring of cellulose properties.

Militký et al. (2026) studied this question.

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