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Electronics can grow on trees thanks to nanocellulose paper semiconductors

Electronics can grow on trees thanks to nanocellulose paper semiconductors

2 years ago
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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/04/220426153659.htm

Cellulose is a natural and easy to source material derived from wood. Cellulose nanofibers (nanocellulose) can be made into sheets of flexible nanocellulose paper (nanopaper) with dimensions like those of standard A4. Nanopaper does not conduct an electric current; however, heating can introduce conducting properties. Unfortunately, this exposure to heat can also disrupt the nanostructure.

The researchers have therefore devised a treatment process that allows them to heat the nanopaper without damaging the structures of the paper from the nanoscale up to the macroscale.