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Gorgieva S, Jančič U, Cepec E, Trček J. Production efficiency and properties of bacterial cellulose membranes in a novel grape pomace hydrolysate by Komagataeibacter melomenusus AV436 T and Komagataeibacter xylinus LMG 1518. Int J Biol Macromol 2023:125368. [PMID: 37330080 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
Abstract
The microbial production of cellulose using different bacterial species has been extensively examined for various industrial applications. However, the cost-effectiveness of all these biotechnological processes is strongly related to the culture medium for bacterial cellulose (BC) production. Herein, we examined a simple and modified procedure for preparing grape pomace (GP) hydrolysate, without enzymatic treatment, as a sole growth medium for BC production by acetic acid bacteria (AAB). The central composite design (CCD) was used to optimise the GP hydrolysate preparation toward the highest reducing sugar contents (10.4 g/L) and minimal phenolic contents (4.8 g/L). The experimental screening of 4 differently prepared hydrolysates and 20 AAB strains identified the recently described species Komagataeibacter melomenusus AV436T as the most efficient BC producer (up to 1.24 g/L dry BC membrane), followed by Komagataeibacter xylinus LMG 1518 (up to 0.98 g/L dry BC membrane). The membranes were synthesized in only 4 days of bacteria culturing, 1 st day with shaking, followed by 3 days of static incubation. The produced BC membranes in GP-hydrolysates showed, in comparison to the membranes made in a complex RAE medium 34 % reduction of crystallinity index with the presence of diverse cellulose allomorphs, presence of GP-related components within the BC network responsible for the increase of hydrophobicity, the reduction of thermal stability and 48.75 %, 13.6 % and 43 % lower tensile strength, tensile modulus, and elongation, respectively. Here presented study is the first report on utilising a GP-hydrolysate without enzymatic treatment as a sole culture medium for efficient BC production by AAB, with recently described species Komagataeibacter melomenusus AV436T as the most efficient producer in this type of food-waste material. The scale-up protocol of the scheme presented here will be needed for the cost-optimisation of BC production at the industrial levels.
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Affiliation(s)
- Selestina Gorgieva
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maribor, Smetanova 17, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia.
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maribor, Smetanova 17, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Maribor, Koroška cesta 160, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Maribor, Koroška cesta 160, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia; Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Maribor, Smetanova 17, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
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Chen Z, Aziz T, Sun H, Ullah A, Ali A, Cheng L, Ullah R, Khan FU. Advances and Applications of Cellulose Bio-Composites in Biodegradable Materials. JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT 2023; 31:2273-2284. [PMID: 0 DOI: 10.1007/s10924-022-02561-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Gilmour KA, Aljannat M, Markwell C, James P, Scott J, Jiang Y, Torun H, Dade-Robertson M, Zhang M. Biofilm inspired fabrication of functional bacterial cellulose through ex-situ and in-situ approaches. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 304:120482. [PMID: 36641190 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.120482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Revised: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Bacterial cellulose (BC) has been explored for use in a range of applications including tissue engineering and textiles. BC can be produced from waste streams, but sustainable approaches are needed for functionalisation. To this end, BslA, a B. subtilis biofilm protein was produced recombinantly with and without a cellulose binding module (CBM) and the cell free extract was used to treat BC either ex-situ, through drip coating or in-situ, by incorporating during fermentation. The results showed that ex-situ modified BC increased the hydrophobicity and water contact angle reached 120°. In-situ experiments led to a BC film morphological change and mechanical testing demonstrated that addition of BslA with CBM resulted in a stronger, more elastic material. This study presents a nature inspired approach to functionalise BC using a biofilm hydrophobin, and we demonstrate that recombinant proteins could be effective and sustainable molecules for functionalisation of BC materials.
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- Katie A Gilmour
- Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment, Department of Applied Sciences, Northumbria University at Newcastle, NE1 8ST, UK.
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- Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment, School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, Newcastle University, NE1 7RU, UK.
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- Department of Applied Sciences, Northumbria University at Newcastle, NE1 8ST, UK.
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- Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment, Department of Applied Sciences, Northumbria University at Newcastle, NE1 8ST, UK.
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- Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment, School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, Newcastle University, NE1 7RU, UK.
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- Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment, Department of Applied Sciences, Northumbria University at Newcastle, NE1 8ST, UK.
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- Department of Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Environment and Engineering, Northumbria University at Newcastle, NE1 8ST, UK.
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- Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment, School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, Newcastle University, NE1 7RU, UK.
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- Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment, Department of Applied Sciences, Northumbria University at Newcastle, NE1 8ST, UK.
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Liao J, Huang H. Preparation, Characterization and Gelation of a Fungal Nano Chitin Derived from Hericium erinaceus Residue. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14030474. [PMID: 35160463 PMCID: PMC8838266 DOI: 10.3390/polym14030474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Nano chitin is a promising biocompatible material with wide applications. In this work, a fungal-derived nano chitin was prepared from Hericium erinaceus residue via mineral/protein purification and subsequent TEMPO-mediated oxidation. The structure, dispersity, and gelation ability of the prepared fungal nano chitin were studied. The results showed that the average length and width of the prepared fungal nano chitin were 336.6 nm and 6.4 nm, respectively, and the aspect ratio exceeded 50:1. The nano chitin retained the basic structure of chitin, while the crystallization index was improved. In addition, the dispersity of the nano chitin in aqueous media was evaluated by the effective diameter, and the polydispersion index was mainly affected by pH and ionic strength. Under acetic acid “gas phase coagulation”, the prepared nano chitin dispersions with mass concentrations of 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, and 0.8% were converted into gels by enhanced hydrogen bond crosslinking between nano chitins.
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- Jing Liao
- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China;
- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
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Lai C, Zhang SJ, Chen XC, Sheng LY, Qi TW, Yan LP. Development of a cellulose-based prosthetic mesh for pelvic organ prolapse treatment: In vivo long-term evaluation in an ewe vagina model. Mater Today Bio 2021; 12:100172. [PMID: 34901822 PMCID: PMC8640518 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2021.100172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2021] [Revised: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The use of vaginal surgical mesh to treat pelvic organ prolapse (POP) has been associated with high rates of mesh-related complications. In the present study, we prepared new kinds of meshes based on bacterial cellulose (BC) and collagen-coated BC (BCCOL) using a laser cutting method and perforation technique. The mechanical properties of pre-implanted BC meshes, including breaking strength, suture strength and rigidity, were equal to or exceeded those of available clinically used polypropylene meshes. An in vitro cellular assay revealed that BCCOL meshes exhibited enhanced biocompatibility by increasing collagen secretion and cell adhesion. Both BC and BCCOL meshes only caused weak inflammation and were surrounded by newly formed connective tissue composed of type I collagen after implantation in a rabbit subcutaneous model for one week, demonstrating that the novel mesh is fully biocompatible and can integrate into surrounding tissues. Furthermore, a long-term (ninety days) ewe vaginal implantation model was used to evaluate foreign body reactions and suitability of BC and BCCOL meshes as vaginal meshes. The results showed that the tissue surrounding the BC meshes returned to its original physiology as muscle tissue, indicating the excellent integration of BC meshes into the surrounding tissues without triggering severe local inflammatory response post-implantation. The collagen coating appeared to induce a chronic inflammatory response due to glutaraldehyde remnants. The present exploratory research demonstrated that the developed BC mesh might be a suitable candidate for treating POP.
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- Chen Lai
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Human Tissue Regeneration and Repair, Shenzhen Institute Peking University, Shenzhen, 518057, PR China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510120, PR China
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- Faculty of Engineering Science, Technical University of Dresden, Dresden, 01069, Germany
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Human Tissue Regeneration and Repair, Shenzhen Institute Peking University, Shenzhen, 518057, PR China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518001, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Digestive Cancer Research, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518107, PR China
- Scientific Research Center, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518107, PR China
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