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bacterial cellulose
Bacterial nanocellulose is a polymer of glucose, formed by the linkage of glucose monomers through β-1,4 glycosidic bonds. The fibers have a diameter of 20-40nm and lengths exceeding micrometers. Through biofermentation using sugars as raw materials and the metabolic action of bacteria, it is converted into polysaccharide cellulose. In the International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI), its name is " microcrystalline cellulose." In personal care products, it can provide enhanced suspension capabilities and improved formula stability.
Applications of Bacterial Cellulose
Fermentation-Derived Nanocellulose : Produced via microbial fermentation, FNC exhibits outstanding biocompatibility and biodegradability, enabling broad adoption across multiple industries.
Personal Care & Cosmetics – Functions as a natural high-performance transdermal delivery carrier, Pickering emulsifier, rheology modifier, and stabiliser.
Detergents – Serves as an eco-friendly suspension and fragrance-retention agent for sustainable cleaning products.
Agriculture – Applied as a bio-fertiliser matrix, aerial-spray pesticide stabiliser, seed-coating film-former, and soil conditioner.
Food & Beverage – Acts as a suspending/emulsifying aid in drinks and dairy, and a texture-stabilising additive in baked goods.
Pharmaceuticals – Used in wound dressings, drug-delivery platforms, and related biomedical materials.
Coatings & Inks – Incorporated into eco-friendly coatings to enhance mechanical and barrier performance.
Plastics & Composites – Functions as a functional additive to improve mechanical strength and sustainability of polymer materials.
cientists worldwide are actively advancing research and development on bacterial cellulose, and we believe its application landscape will continue to expand.
Our Other Bioproducts
Fermentation-derived pullulan, ergothioneine, rhamnolipids, sophorolipids, phytosterols, etc.
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About Us
Technology serves sustainable development
Howa Co,.Ltd.is a sales subsidiary established in Japan by the Chinese biotechnology company ATC, primarily responsible for sales in Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia. ATC is a high-tech company founded by Chinese and American Ph.D. biologists and multinational corporate executives, focusing on the research, production, sales, and service of innovative biotechnology products. The company currently holds 17 invention patents and 17 utility model patents. It has research laboratories in California, USA, Guangzhou, China, and Dalian, China, and has established a production base in Dalian.
