In situ modifications of bacterial cellulose film with pandanus amaryllifolius extract for heavy metal removal

• Main Authors: Pa’e, Norhayati, Zahan, Khairul Azly, Mohamad, Siti Nur Hidayah, Salehudin, Mohd. Harfiz, Muhamad, Ida Idayu
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Published: 2015
• Subjects: TP Chemical technology
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/62137/; http://www.academic.net/show-13-1059-1.html

Bacterial cellulose produced from the fermentation of Acetobacter xylinum present a high hydrophilicity and mechanical strength. These properties bring opportunities for the development of high quality paper, film and membrane. The morphology and properties of BC can be altered during the fermentati...