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Multiscale Cellulose-Based Functional Materials for Advanced Flexible Electronics.

Zixin Huang¹, Ying Zhu^1,2, Fengzhen Qiu¹

¹College of Materials and Energy, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China.

Macromolecular Rapid Communications

|October 30, 2025

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Cellulose, a renewable biopolymer, offers a sustainable alternative for flexible electronics. This review highlights its multiscale functional materials for devices like sensors and energy storage, addressing environmental concerns.

Keywords:

cellulose energy storage flexible electronics multiscale structural design sensors

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Biotechnology
Sustainable Engineering

Background:

Flexible electronics rely heavily on petrochemicals, posing environmental and sustainability challenges.
Cellulose, the most abundant natural biopolymer, is renewable, biodegradable, and structurally versatile.
Its hierarchical structure (molecular chains to macroscopic networks) makes it ideal for green electronics.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review recent progress in multiscale cellulose functional materials for flexible electronic devices.
To explore cellulose's potential as a sustainable alternative in green electronics.
To outline future directions for cellulose-based flexible electronics.

Main Methods:

Reviewing hierarchical features of cellulose.
Summarizing multiscale construction strategies: molecular functionalization, interfacial assembly, and macroscopic integration.
Highlighting advancements in cellulose-based flexible devices.

Main Results:

Cellulose-based materials demonstrate advantages in conductivity, ion transport, mechanical flexibility, and multifunctional responsiveness.
Recent advancements cover electrochemical energy storage, flexible sensors, energy harvesting, optoelectronic devices, and integrated platforms.
The review details the structure-property synergy and fabrication strategies for cellulose-based flexible electronics.

Conclusions:

Cellulose is a highly promising material for developing sustainable and environmentally friendly flexible electronics.
Addressing challenges in structure-property synergy, scale-up fabrication, and long-term stability is crucial for future development.
Cellulose-based flexible electronics pave the way for sustainable intelligent systems.