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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Cellulose, the most abundant natural polymer, offers unique molecular architecture for functional gel development.
  • Significant progress in cellulose ionogels and hydrogels exists, but challenges remain in property exploration and application expansion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evolution of cellulose gels, emphasizing molecular-scale design strategies.
  • To outline methods for enhancing mechanical performance, ionic conductivity, and self-healing properties.
  • To discuss emerging applications and future trends, including AI in design.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of molecular design strategies for cellulose gels.
  • Analysis of techniques for regulating molecular assembly and creating dynamic bonds.
  • Examination of supramolecular network design for tunable properties.

Main Results:

  • Strategies for improving mechanical strength, ionic conductivity, and self-healing capabilities are detailed.
  • Molecular-scale design, dynamic bonds, and switchable supramolecular networks are key to enhanced performance.
  • Emerging applications in electronic skins, flexible electronics, smart devices, and biomedical science are highlighted.

Conclusions:

  • Molecular-scale design is crucial for advancing cellulose gel functionality and applications.
  • Artificial intelligence holds potential for accelerating the design and discovery process.
  • Feasible and scalable strategies are proposed to improve cellulose gel properties and applications.