https://doi.org/10.17113/ftb.63.03.25.8746

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Sustainability and Influencing Factors in Bacterial Cellulose Production: A Review of the Impact of Microorganisms, Culture Media, and Cultivation Methods

Rebeca Priscila Flora Catarino^*, Vinicius Avanzi Barbosa Mascareli, Viviane Lopes Leite da Costa, Ana Clara Longhi Pavanello and Wilma Aparecida Spinosa

State University of Londrina, Celso Garcia Cid Road, Km 380, 86051-970 Londrina, PR, Brazil

Copyright © 2024 This is a Diamond Open Access article published under CC-BY licence. Copyright remains with the authors, who grant third parties the unrestricted right to use, copy, distribute and reproduce the article as long as the original author(s) and source are acknowledged.

Article history:

Received: 24 June 2024

Accepted: 6 March 2025

Keywords:

biocellulose production; oxidative fermentation parameters; microbial selection; bioprocess; agro-industrial waste

Summary:

This review offers a comprehensive analysis of bacterial cellulose (BC) production, with a focus on the key factors influencing the bioprocess, including microorganism selection, substrate optimization, and cultivation techniques. It addresses the challenges associated with BC production and proposes strategies for optimizing upstream processes, such as microorganism preservation, inoculum preparation, and culture medium formulation, which are critical for improving production efficiency. Additionally, the review explores the effects of fermentation parameters such as time, temperature, and oxygen availability on BC yield and quality. It also highlights the increasing interest in utilizing alternative substrates, particularly agro-industrial waste, to reduce production costs and enhance sustainability. By evaluating these factors, this review provides valuable insights for advancing BC production in both research and industrial applications.