 Bacterial cellulose and gelatin were combined to create a hydrogel composite with excellent properties. SEM images revealed a uniform structure and gluteraldehyde was used to form H-bonded chains between the amines and hydroxyls of both materials. This resulted in a high degree of thermal stability, chemical resistance and mechanical strength. Additionally, the hydrogel swelling ratio in water was estimated to be up to 400 to 600 percent, making it a promising candidate for drug delivery applications. This article was authored by W. Tree Sufferette, Pirojena Panthu, C.C. Insano, and others.