Can Bacteria Solve Food Waste, Healthcare and Energy Problems? | Dr. Mudrika Khandelwal

Can a material made by bacteria help reduce waste, improve drug delivery, extend food shelf life, and support next-generation batteries?🎙️ Every episode of Why Research Matters is recorded using Riverside. If you're looking for an easy way to record high-quality remote interviews or podcasts, you can learn more here:👉 https://riverside.partnerlinks.io/9zcjg46nisbgIn this episode of Why Research Matters, Varunika Goyal speaks with Dr. Mudrika Khandelwal, Professor of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering at IIT Hyderabad, about bacterial nanocellulose - a versatile, biodegradable, nano-fibrous material being explored for sustainable technologies.This conversation explores materials science, biomaterials, nanotechnology, sustainable technology, drug delivery, food packaging, and energy storage.Learn more about Dr. Mudrika Khandelwal and the Cellulose & Composite Group at IIT Hyderabad:https://people.iith.ac.in/mudrika/Subscribe to Why Research Matters for conversations that make scientific research understandable, relevant, and human.