This work investigates the rheological behavior and characteristics of solutions and convened biopolymer films from Chitosan (Chi) modified by kombucha-derived bacterial cellulose (KBC). The Arrhenius equation and the Ostwald de Waele model (power-law) revealed that the Chi/KBC solutions exhibited non-Newtonian behavior. Both temperature and KBC concentration strongly affected their solution viscosity. With the selection of a proper solvent for chitosan solubilization, it may be possible to improve the performances of chitosan films for specific applications. The elasticity of the prepared films containing KBC 10% w/w was preferable when compared to the controls. FTIR analysis has confirmed the presence of bacterial cellulose, chitosan acetate, and chitosan lactate as the corresponding components in the produced biopolymer films. The thermal behaviors of the Chi (lactic acid)/KBC samples showed slightly higher stability than Chi (acetic acid)/KBC. Generally, these results will be helpful in the preparation processes of the solutions and biopolymer films of Chi dissolved in acetic or lactic acid modified by KBC powder to fabricate food packaging, scaffolds, and bioprinting inks, or products related to injection or direct extrusion through a needle.

Centre of Polymer Systems University Institute Tomas Bata University in Zlin Tr T Bati 5678 76001 Zlin Czech Republic

Department of Biomaterials and Cosmetics Chemistry Faculty of Chemistry Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń Gagarina 7 87 100 Toruń Poland

Faculty of Technology Tomas Bata University in Zlin Vavrečkova 275 76001 Zlin Czech Republic

Footwear Research Centre University Institute Tomas Bata University in Zlin Nad Ovcirnou 4 3685 76001 Zlin Czech Republic

Institute of Biotechnology and Food Technology Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City 12 Nguyen Van Bao Ward 4 Go Vap District Ho Chi Minh City 727000 Vietnam

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