Catalyst-Free Crosslinking Modification of Nata-de-Coco-Based Bacterial Cellulose Nanofibres Using Citric Acid for Biomedical Applications

Overview

Journal Polymers (Basel)

Publisher MDPI

Date 2021 Sep 10

PMID 34503006

Citations 2

Authors

Rabiu Salihu

Mohamed Nainar Mohamed Ansari

Saiful Izwan Abd Razak

Nurliyana Ahmad Zawawi

Shafinaz Shahir

Mohd Helmi Sani

Muhammad Hanif Ramlee

Mohammed Ahmad Wsoo

Abdul Halim Mohd Yusof

Nadirul Hasraf Mat Nayan

Ahmad Mohammed Gumel

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Abstract

Bacterial cellulose (BC) has gained attention among researchers in materials science and bio-medicine due to its fascinating properties. However, BC's fibre collapse phenomenon (i.e., its inability to reabsorb water after dehydration) is one of the drawbacks that limit its potential. To overcome this, a catalyst-free thermal crosslinking reaction was employed to modify BC using citric acid (CA) without compromising its biocompatibility. FTIR, XRD, SEM/EDX, TGA, and tensile analysis were carried out to evaluate the properties of the modified BC (MBC). The results confirm the fibre crosslinking phenomenon and the improvement of some properties that could be advantageous for various applications. The modified nanofibre displayed an improved crystallinity and thermal stability with increased water absorption/swelling and tensile modulus. The MBC reported here can be used for wound dressings and tissue scaffolding.

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