From Clear Cut to Microbial Cellulose

Microbial cellulose is produced by many heterotrophic and photosynthetic bacteria occurring in natural forests, lakes and seas. Photosynthetic bacteria can survive in fresh and salty water.

Microbial strains can be developed to enhance productivity by multiplication of biochemical pathways to synthesize parallel molecule fibers, length of which extends up to several kilometers.

Cellulose-producing microbes are more versatile than any 3D printers. They can copy any elastic or solid particle by propagating on its surface, e.g. on a disposable glove.