Bacterial Cellulose (InnoCell-grade)

Biofabricated cellulose grown from microbial fermentation using food-industry by-products. InnoCell-grade BC exhibits high biocompatibility and biodegradability within 60 days. Suitable for edible films, biodegradable food packaging, and potential electronics packaging substrates. Tensile strength ~14 MPa with good flexibility when plasticized.

Family
Polysaccharide
Biodegradation
60 days in composting environment
Tensile Strength
14 MPa
TRL · BioNexus assessment
TRL 5

How It's Made

Microbial fermentation of food-industry by-products (From Peel to Peel process)

Research Source

Absharina D. et al., Bacterial Cellulose: From Biofabrication to Applications in Sustainable Fashion and Vegan Leather, Fermentation, 2025; Cazón P. et al., BC–glycerol–PVOH films; Soares da Silva et al., BC/PHBV composites