Production methods for bacterial biomaterials: a review
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Published version
Author(s)
Mcmeeking, Alfie
Dieckmann, Elena
Cheeseman, Chris
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Alternatives for synthetic materials are necessary to meet climate goals and reduce waste. Biomaterials derived from the extracellular matrix of various bacteria provide a solution to these pressing issues due to their diverse material properties and applications. This review explores a wide range of biofilm producing bacteria, equipping researchers, and manufacturers with information regarding growth conditions and material characteristics to enable sustainable bacteria-derived material innovation. Data on extracellular matrix producing bacteria strains is presented, including information on material properties, production methods, material characteristics, and economic feasibility. This provides a valuable tool kit to help selection of bacteria strains for a variety of products and applications. Currently, there is a notable research need in the range of bacteria that produce extracellular matrix in the field of material science. Through the identification of barriers and the proposition of solutions such as genetic modification, system design, growth medium supplements, and rotating magnetic fields, researchers can sustain their innovation efforts. This, in turn, contributes to the improved quality and accessibility of cost-effective bacterial-produced biomaterials. This review addresses this need and aims to enable the creation of bio-derived materials by leveraging microbiology.
Date Issued
2024-03-01
Date Acceptance
2023-12-03
Citation
Materials Today Sustainability, 2024, 25
ISSN
2589-2347
Publisher
Elsevier
Journal / Book Title
Materials Today Sustainability
Volume
25
Copyright Statement
© 2023 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an open access article under the CC BY license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
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Subjects
Bacterial nanocellulose
BIOFILM
Biofilms
Biomanufacturing
Biomaterials
CELLULOSE PRODUCTION
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kombucha
Materials Science
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
NANOCELLULOSE
SACCHAROMYCES-CEREVISIAE
Science & Technology
Science & Technology - Other Topics
SP-NOV.
Sustainable materials
Technology
WASTE
Publication Status
Published
Article Number
100623
Date Publish Online
2023-12-08