Abstract: Methods, compositions, systems and kits relating to processing of cassava bagasse into bacterial feedstock, such as bacterial feedstock suitable for nanocellulose production, are disclosed. Cassava bagasse may be contacted with an acid catalyst or an enzymatic catalyst to produce a hydrolysate, which can be used to form a pre-fermentation medium. Incubation of the pre-fermentation medium with a first population of microorganisms yields a supernatant enriched in reducing sugars, which may be used to form a culture medium which can be used to support growth of a second population of microorganisms to form the nanocellulose.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions including a first polysaccharide having at least one substituent selected from —(CH2)pO—X and —O—(CH2)q—X, wherein X is —COOH, —NH2, or C2-C10 alkenyl, each p is independently an integer of 0-10, and each q is independently an integer of 0-10, a second polysaccharide having at least one substituent selected from —(CH2)sO—Y and —O—(CH2)t—Y, wherein Y is each s is independently an integer of 0-10, and each t is independently an integer of 0-10, wherein the first polysaccharide and the second polysaccharide are coupled to each other through at least one crosslink formed between at least one X and at least one Y, and at least one of the following: at least one fiber reinforcing material, at least one curing accelerator, at least one coupling agent, or combinations thereof. Also described are methods of making such compositions and articles made of such compositions.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for bacterial cellulose production. In some embodiments, the methods and compositions involve or are made from distiller's grain.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for bacterial cellulose production. In some embodiments, the methods and compositions involve or are made from distiller's grain.