Bio-materials for sustainable textile-based sensing applications

Abstract

The paper is devoted to the production of biodegradable nonwovens (films) based on bacterial cellulose, the study of its physical and mechanical properties and the possibility of designing garments made from this fabric. As a result of the research, samples of bacterial cellulose films of different thicknesses were obtained, the relationship between changes in film thickness and cultivation time was established, the structure of biodegradable films was determined, the values of microfibrils forming them were revealed, and the physical and mechanical properties of bacterial cellulose were studied. A comparative analysis of the obtained biomaterials with commercial samples of composite eco-materials was carried out using synthetic leather made from Mexican cactus waste. The data collected is valuable for further research in the design of eco-friendly and biodegradable materials for both casual wear and textiles, as well as smart biomaterials for the engineering of sustainable textile-based sensors.