Table 2.
Properties of microbial cellulose in comparison with plant cellulose
| Physicochemical properties | Plant cellulose | Microbial cellulose |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | White | White |
| The smell | Odourless | Odourless |
| Taste | No taste | No taste |
| Aggregate state (at 20 °C and an atmospheric pressure of 1 ATM.) | Solid | Solid/Gel in the presence of water |
| Hydrophilicity | Hydrophilic | Hydrophilic |
| Density (at 20 °C and an atmospheric pressure of 1 ATM.) (g/cm3) | 1,52–1,54 | ND |
| Thermal degradation temperature | 315 °C | 190 °C |
| The molar mass of monomer link cellulose C6H10O5, g/mol | 162,1406 | ND |
| Melting point, °C | 260–270 | 145–160 °C |