Mainak Mukhopadhyay & Debalina Bhattacharya 
Nanocellulose 
A Biopolymer for Biomedical Applications

NANOCELLULOSE

This book provides the latest up-to-date information on the exciting applications of nanocellulose in human diseases by giving in-depth explanations of their synthesis, characterization, and real-world applications in the biomedical sectors.

Nanocellulose is a promising nanomaterial with unique qualities including low cost, durability, non-toxicity, accessibility, etc. Cellulose can be classified into two types: nanocrystals and nanofibrils, depending on the way it is extracted from trees, plants, or other cellulose-containing species. Textiles, cosmetics, and food products are just a few of the commercial uses for nanocellulose. However, it also has strong potential for use in medicine.

The book presents the most recent scientific research on nanocellulose as a biopolymer and its potential uses in medicine. The reader will discover:

* explains the synthesis of bacterial nanocellulose from different bacterial species and their characteristics;

* details processes and applications of electrospinning and the synthesis of novel nanocellulose-based nanocomposite materials;

* discusses the various surface functionalization processes of cellulose and their advantages and disadvantages;

* delves into the application of nanocellulose in tissue engineering and grafting, such as in wound dressing and implants;

* discusses nanocellulose as a carrier for drug delivery, as well as the synthesis of antibacterial nanocomposites for treating multi-drug-resistant bacteria;

* explores the role of nanocellulose in the treatment of renal failure, nanocellulose hydrogel for ophthalmic and dental applications.

Audience

Researchers in areas including environmental biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, renewable energy, chemical engineering, nanotechnology, biotechnology, and microbiology will be interested in this book.

About the author

Mainak Mukhopadhyay, Ph D, is an associate professor at the Department of Biosciences, JIS University, Kolkata. He obtained his Ph D from the Indian Institute of Technology in Kharagpur, India in 2014. His research interests include enzymology, nanobiotechnology, and biomass conversion technology. He was awarded the Petrotech Research Fellowship in 2008. In 2016, he was awarded the Early Career Research Award from DSTSERB. He has co-authored 15 peer-reviewed papers and three review papers, edited one book and 19 book chapters, and filed three patents.

Debalina Bhattacharya, Ph D, is an assistant professor in the Department of Microbiology, Maulana Azad College, West Bengal, India. She obtained her Ph D from Jadavpur University, India in 2014, which focused on cancer biology and bionanotechnology. She has co-authored 24 peer-reviewed research articles and review articles, as well as 17 book chapters.