resumo
In the skin care field, bacterial nanocellulose (BNC), a versatile polysaccharide produced by non-pathogenic acetic acid bacteria, has received increased attention as a promising candidate to replace synthetic polymers (e.g., nylon, polyethylene, polyacrylamides) commonly used in cosmetics. The applicability of BNC in cosmetics has been mainly investigated as a carrier of active ingredients or as a structuring agent of cosmetic formulations. However, with the sustainability issues that are underway in the highly innovative cosmetic industry and with the growth prospects for the market of bio-based products, a much more prominent role is envisioned for BNC in this field. Thus, this review provides a comprehensive overview of the most recent (last 5 years) and relevant developments and challenges in the research of BNC applied to cosmetic, aiming at inspiring future research to go beyond in the applicability of this exceptional biotechnological material in such a promising area.
palavras-chave
CELLULOSE PRODUCTION; MICROBIAL CELLULOSE; GLUCONACETOBACTER-SACCHARI; ACETOBACTER-XYLINUM; CONTROLLED-RELEASE; IONIC LIQUIDS; IN-SITU; MEMBRANES; SYSTEM; FOOD
categoria
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
autores
Almeida, T; Silvestre, AJD; Vilela, C; Freire, CSR
nossos autores
Armando Jorge Domingues Silvestre
Professor Catedrático
Carla Vilela
Professor Auxiliar
Carmen Sofia da Rocha Freire Barros
Investigador Coordenador
Tânia Raquel Domingues de Almeida
Bolseiro de pós-Doutoramentoagradecimentos
This work was developed within the scope of the project CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials (UIDB/50011/2020 & UIDP/50011/2020) financed by national funds through the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT)/MCTES, and project Inpactus-Innovative products and technologies from eucalyptus, Project No. 21874 funded by Portugal 2020 through European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) in the frame of COMPETE 2020 No 246/AXIS II/2017. FCT is also acknowledged for the research contract under Scientific Employment Stimulus to C.V. (CEECIND/00263/2018).