Recent advances in bacterial cellulose: From sustainable production to environmental, biomedical, and 3D bioprinting applications
Yildirim M. Ermis E. Amangeldinova M. Yabalak E.
February 2026Institution of Chemical Engineers
Chemical Engineering Research and Design
2026#226515 - 535 pp.
Bacterial cellulose has attracted considerable attention not only for its therapeutic potential in wound healing and cancer treatment but also for its environmental and sustainable applications. Its unique physicochemical properties, ease of production, and adaptability for use in advanced manufacturing technologies such as three-dimensional (3D) printing further expand its relevance across multiple fields. Beyond traditional biomedical uses, including wound dressings and drug delivery systems, bacterial cellulose is increasingly investigated for industrial-scale applications in combination with 3D bioprinting. This material is highly biocompatible, supports the proliferation of healthy cells, and can be functionalized with polymers, nanoparticles, and hybrid nanoplatforms to impart antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. Moreover, it serves as an effective carrier for anticancer therapeutics, enabling controlled release, enhanced selectivity, and reduced systemic toxicity. From an environmental perspective, bacterial cellulose offers sustainable alternatives in packaging, water purification, and bioremediation. Taken together, these advances highlight bacterial cellulose as a versatile and renewable biomaterial, bridging nanotechnology, medicine, and industry. This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent progress in the sustainable production of bacterial cellulose, while discussing its broad spectrum of applications in environmental sciences, biomedical fields, therapeutic platforms, and emerging 3D bioprinting technologies.
3D printing , Bacterial Cellulose , Biomedical applications , Environmental technologies , Nanofibrous structure , Physicochemical properties , Sustainable biopolymers , Wound healing
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Harran University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Biochemistry, Şanlıurfa, Turkey
Department of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Mersin University, Mersin, 33343, Turkey
Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Institute of Genetics and Physiology, Al-Farabi 93, Almaty, 050040, Kazakhstan
Department of Chemistry and Chemical Processing Technologies, Technical Science Vocational School, Mersin University, Mersin, 33343, Turkey
Harran University
Department of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials
Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology
Institute of Genetics and Physiology
Department of Chemistry and Chemical Processing Technologies
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