Nanoreinforced bacterial cellulose-montmorillonite composites for biomedical applications

► Bacterial cellulose-montmorillonite composites for biomedical applications were prepared by impregnation method. ► FE-SEM, FTIR and XRD analyses confirmed the formation of the composites. ► Effects of concentration of montmorillonite and operating temperature was determined. ► Mechanical and thermal properties of composites were significantly improved. ► Water holding capacity was decreased while water release rate was enhanced in the view point of biomedical application.