Abstract Machines are systems that harness input power to extend or advance function.
Fundamentally, machines are based on the integration of materials with mechanisms to …

Paper is ubiquitous in everyday life and a truly low‐cost substrate. The use of paper
substrates could be extended even further, if electronic applications would be applied next …

Cellulose, a fascinating biopolymer and the most common organic compound on earth, is
comprehensively reviewed. Details of its crystalline phases are given, starting with a …

Paper has been present in the world of analytical chemistry for centuries, but it seems that
just a few years back it was rediscovered as a valuable substrate for sensors. We can easily …

Because of their wide abundance, their renewable and environmentally benign nature, and
their outstanding mechanical properties, a great deal of attention has been paid recently to …

Paper and textiles have been used ubiquitously in our everyday lives, such as books and
newspapers for propagating information, clothing and packaging. In this perspective, we will …

Building electronic devices on ubiquitous paper substrates has recently drawn extensive
attention due to its light weight, low cost, environmental friendliness, and ease of fabrication …

Recently, cellulose has been re-discovered as a smart material that can be used as sensor
and actuator materials, which is termed as electro-active paper. In this work we demonstrate …

The introduction of nanoparticles (NPs) and nanostructured materials (NSMs) in
papermaking originally emerged from the perspective of improving processing operations …

Multicomponent coating formed by polyelectrolyte multilayers opens new opportunities for
anticorrosion protection. Here we demonstrate a novel method of corrosion protection based …