Bacterial cellulose materials in sustainable energy devices: A review
Journal
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
Journal Volume
281
Start Page
135804
ISSN
0141-8130
Date Issued
2024-11
Author(s)
I-Tseng Liu
Puttakhun Meemai
Yun-Hsuan Lin
Chi-Jan Fang
Chia-Ching Huang
Cheng-Ying Li
Muenduen Phisalaphong
Jhu-Lin You
Ramachandran Balaji
DOI
10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.135804
Abstract
This article provides a comprehensive review of the processing and applications of bacterial cellulose (BC) for energy conversion and storage devices. These emerging technologies enable the transformation of sustainable energy sources into electricity. Once converted, energy storage devices are vital for stable energy supply. To promote green manufacturing practices in this field, bio-based materials are explored as alternative materials for energy devices, addressing the growing demand for sustainable solutions. From a research and development perspective, the materials chosen for energy devices must exhibit exceptional mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties, along with the necessary chemical reactivity to unlock new applications. Furthermore, for successful commercialization and industrialization, these materials must be suitable for large-scale production within practical timeframes. BC fulfills all of these requirements. The review begins with an overview of BC growth, detailing the composition and operating parameters of the culture medium and the design of bioreactors for large-scale production. It then defines and summarizes both in-situ and ex-situ modifications and processing strategies, offering a comprehensive perspective on these techniques. Unique and interesting properties linking BC's structure to its properties are reviewed to demonstrate its potential as a substitute for benchmark materials. The exceptional performance and synergistic effects of BC-derived hybrid materials highlight their potential for state-of-the-art applications in energy devices, and are suitable for the next-generation energy devices. The papers reviewed in this work have gained significant attention and been widely cited over the past 10 years for their relevance to various practical applications, allowing readers to have a better understanding in development of BC based materials for energy conversion and conversion devices.
Subjects
Bacterial cellulose
Energy conversion and storage devices
In-situ and ex-situ modifications
Structure-property relationships
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Type
journal article