Conductive Polymer/Nanocellulose Composites as a Functional Platform for Electronic Devices: A Mini-Review

The challenge in energy depletion and environmental pollution urgently demands green and sustainable materials as a new material application platform. Nanocellulose (NC) derived from abundant and renewable resources has been considered as a versatile and sustainable substrate and scaffold to engage various applications. Recently, design and fabricate conductive polymers (CPs)/NC composites as functional electronic devices have received tremendous attention. In this mini review, we start with a brief introduction about the category of nanocellulose, CPs and the preparation strategy of CPs/NC conducive composites followed by discussing the factors that determine the electrical conductivity. Then, we reviewed different CPs/NC composites systems and cited representative electronic application examples including sensors, supercapacitors, lithium-ion batteries. Finally, we proposed current challenges, existing problems and further perspectives and opportunities of CPs/NC conductive composites.

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The challenge of energy depletion and environmental pollution calls for the development of green and sustainable materials in the form of nanocellulose (NC) derived from abundant and renewable resources. Conductive polymers (CPs)/NC composites have gained significant attention as functional electronic devices. This mini review provides an overview of nanocellulose, CPs, the preparation strategy of CPs/NC conducive composites, and the factors influencing electrical conductivity. Different CPs/NC composite systems and their applications are discussed, including sensors, supercapacitors, and lithium-ion batteries. Current challenges, existing problems, and future perspectives of CPs/NC conductive composites are also proposed.