Jessica D. Schiffman

Antimicrobial Composite Nanofiber Membranes Containing Cross-Linked β-Cyclodextrin Encapsulated Essential Oils

Abstract Membrane biofouling leads to low permeate quality and increased operational costs due to the need for frequent physical and chemical cleaning. Incorporation of antimicrobial agents such as essential oils (EOs) into polymeric membranes presents a promising solution to mit...

Kombucha-Derived Cellulose Non-Wovens: Growth Optimization, Mechanics, and Re-Processing

Abstract The environmental impact of synthetic textiles has prompted the need for sustainable and re-processable alternatives. Here, we correlated the growth conditions used to produce kombucha-derived cellulose non-woven mats with their mechanical performance as a function of po...

Kombucha Bacterial Cellulose Obtained from Tea Fermentation for Biomedical Applications

Abstract The symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY) driving kombucha tea fermentation produces a cellulose pellicle with remarkable promise for biomedical applications. Unlike well-studied bacterial cellulose (BC), which is produced by single-strain cultures, the underex...