Challenges and Future Perspectives

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Bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) is a material of enormous industrial concern and is known to have applicability in versatile fields. Therefore, the additional impetus is obligatory to make this greener material a competitive product while at the same time being economically viable. BNC is widely used in different technological applications. Thus, there are constant efforts for feasible procurement of BNC by bringing down the production costs and yield augmentation and overall improving its performance by tailoring the physical, mechanical and biological properties. BNC has great potential as a reinforcing material and is especially applicable for recycled paper and for paper made of nonwoody cellulose fiber. By enhancing the strength and durability of paper, modified BNC shows great potential for the production of fireresistant and specialized papers. However, the biotechnological aspects of BNC need to be improved to minimize the cost of its production and, thus, make this process economically feasible.