ArticleAdvanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)2026
Multifunctional Thermoplastic Paper Enabled by Plant-Cell-Derived Additives: A Paradigm of Paper-Based "Modern Alchemy".
Article in Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
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- Multifunctional Thermoplastic Paper Enabled by Plant-Cell-Derived Additives: A Paradigm of Paper-Based "Modern Alchemy".Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2026Article
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Abstract
Papermaking, an ancient yet remarkable invention, hinges on the formation of a network of plant cells. With the growing demand for bio-derived alternatives to non-renewable resources and difficult-to-degrade plastics, enhancing the functional attributes of cellulosic paper is essential to broaden its applications. Here, a facile approach is introduced to upgrade conventional cellulosic paper into an advanced thermoplastic biomaterial, endowed with ductility, wet-strength, gas and liquid barrier functionalities, and antistatic properties. The concept is grounded in the specialized area of papermaking wet-end chemistry and chemical additives and employs plant-cell-derived cellulosic additives, prepared via ring-opening-based heterogenous chemical engineering of paper-grade pulp with microstructurally porous cell walls comprising fibrils, which are then formed upon dissolution in an aqueous "non-derivatizing" solvent, for engineering the paper through a process that somehow mimics the industrial surface sizing. The utilization of additives initiates a form of paper-based "modern alchemy", which involves the encapsulation of fibers with ring-opening-engineered cellulosic structures, solvent-induced fiber annealing, bridging of interfiber gaps, film-forming, porosity reduction, structural densification, enhanced internal bonding, paper surface smoothening, etc. The engineered paper can be facilely reshaped through hot-pressing for 3D forming and recyclable applications. Additionally, their dissolution in a cellulosic solution yields functional additives for diverse applications, offering another avenue for recycling. This work offers insights into designing paper-based thermoplastic materials using sustainable additives.
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