Advances in Cellulose-Based Materials for Bionic Sensors

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Biotechnology
• Sensor Technology

Background:

• Bionic sensors mimic biological perception for information acquisition, bridging wearable devices and smart living.
• Cellulose-based materials are sustainable, biodegradable, non-toxic, and possess tunable properties, making them ideal for green sensor applications.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the application and advancement of cellulose-based materials in bionic sensors.
• To introduce fundamental working modes of bionic sensors and their scenarios.
• To summarize cellulose-based materials and their bionic sensing applications.

Main Methods:

• Review of fundamental bionic sensor working modes.
• Summary of commonly used cellulose-based materials.
• Exemplification of cellulose-based materials in bionic sensing applications.

Main Results:

• Cellulose-based materials are suitable for flexible, lightweight, and green bionic sensors.
• These sensors have broad applications in healthcare, human-machine interaction (HMI), and motion monitoring.
• The study highlights the potential of cellulose in advancing bionic sensor technology.

Conclusions:

• Cellulose-based bionic sensors offer promising prospects for various technological fields.
• Key challenges and future research directions for high-performance cellulose-based bionic sensors are presented.
• Advancements in cellulose-based materials are crucial for the future of sustainable bionic sensing.