Cellulose-derived raw materials towards advanced functional transparent papers

Yanhua Guan; Li Yan; Hai Liu; Ting Xu; Jinghuan Chen; Jikun Xu; Lin Dai; Chuanling Si

doi:10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122109

Cellulose-derived raw materials towards advanced functional transparent papers

Carbohydr Polym. 2024 Jul 15:336:122109. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122109. Epub 2024 Mar 30.

Authors

Yanhua Guan¹, Li Yan¹, Hai Liu¹, Ting Xu², Jinghuan Chen³, Jikun Xu⁴, Lin Dai⁵, Chuanling Si⁶

Affiliations

¹ State Key Laboratory of Biobased Fiber Manufacturing Technology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper, College of Light Industry and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China.
² State Key Laboratory of Biobased Fiber Manufacturing Technology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper, College of Light Industry and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China; Robustnique Co. Ltd. Block C, Phase II, Pioneer Park, Lanyuan Road, Tianjin 300384, China; Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Material Science and Engineering College, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China; Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China.
³ National Engineering Lab for Pulp and Paper, China National Pulp and Paper Research Institute Co. Ltd., 100102 Beijing, China.
⁴ Key Laboratory of Hubei Province for Coal Conversion and New Carbon Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430081, China.
⁵ State Key Laboratory of Biobased Fiber Manufacturing Technology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper, College of Light Industry and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China; Robustnique Co. Ltd. Block C, Phase II, Pioneer Park, Lanyuan Road, Tianjin 300384, China; Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Material Science and Engineering College, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China. Electronic address: dailin@tust.edu.cn.
⁶ State Key Laboratory of Biobased Fiber Manufacturing Technology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper, College of Light Industry and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China; Robustnique Co. Ltd. Block C, Phase II, Pioneer Park, Lanyuan Road, Tianjin 300384, China. Electronic address: sichli@tust.edu.cn.

PMID: 38670767
DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122109

Abstract

Pulp and paper are gradually transforming from a traditional industry into a new green strategic industry. In parallel, cellulose-derived transparent paper is gaining ground for the development of advanced functional materials for light management with eco-friendly, high performance, and multifunctionality. This review focuses on methods and processes for the preparation of cellulose-derived transparent papers, highlighting the characterization of raw materials linked to responses to different properties, such as optical and mechanical properties. The applications in electronic devices, energy conversion and storage, and eco-friendly packaging are also highlighted with the objective to showcase the untapped potential of cellulose-derived transparent paper, challenging the prevailing notion that paper is merely a daily life product. Finally, the challenges and propose future directions for the development of cellulose-derived transparent paper are identified.

Keywords: Cellulose; Functional applications; Manufacturing; Sustainable; Transparent paper.

Publication types

Review