Quan, Vo Minh. Modification of bacterial cellulose under static magnetic field. Master's Degree(Biotechnology). Kasetsart University. Office of the University Library. : Kasetsart University, 2020.
Modification of bacterial cellulose under static magnetic field
Abstract:
Bacterial cellulose is a cellulose material produced by bacteria, which is characterized by its purity, high mechanical strength and randomly fibrils arrangement. Static magnetic field (SMF) is a promising method, which can be used to modify the structure of bacterial cellulose (BC). The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of an SMF on the morphology and the physical and chemical properties of BC by varying the intensity of the SMF (45 mT, 110 mT and 140 mT) through the culture medium. The results showed that the SMF did not disturb the cellulose production yield of the BC. The porous structure of BC recorded under Scanning Electron Microscopy was more aligned, which increased the mechanical property of the SMF modified BC. Feature characteristic of high porosity and crystallinity of BC maintained under an SMF. This study suggested the use of an SMF in BC production might provide a simple and promising method for producing scaffolding or wound dressing based material.
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