Springer The Handbook of Paper-Based Sensors and Devices: Volume 4: Biomedical- and Environment Engineering, and Energy Technologies

This collection on Biomedical- and Environment Engineering, and Energy Technologies is the fourth of a four-volume handbook volume is focused on considering in details the application of paper and nanocellulose in such fields as biotechnology, new biomaterials, bioengineering, water treatment, air purification, food and packaging industry, and energy technologies. It examines how cellulose and cellulose-based membranes can be used to absorb organic and inorganic toxins, filter bacteria, viruses and ionic contaminants, photocatalytic dye removal and detect aqueous toxins. Chapters also provide a comprehensive overview of the operating principles, manufacturing specifics, parameters, functional materials used, and application features of paper and cellulose-based devices designed for energy technologies. They show that a large number of different devices can be developed based on paper, such as supercapacitors, batteries, fuels cells, various electric generators, which have such important functional properties as bendability and increased efficiency. As it is known, flexibility and recyclability are crucial for next generation devices developed for energy technologies. Finally, the book highlights a number of challenges associated with developing paper-based sensors and devices. Present book collection enables the reader to understand the present status of paper and cellulose both in biotechnology and environment engineering, and the role of paper in the development of new generation of devices for energy technologies with enhanced efficiency. World renowned experts with extensive expertise in the development of nanocellulose-based technology and paper-based devices comprise the contributors to this collection. The Handbook of Paper-Based Sensors and Devices is an authoritative reference for materials scientists, biologists, physicians, and biochemical engineers as well as for chemical, biomedical, environmental, electronics, agriculture engineers and the food biotechnologists, working in R&D industry and academia. It further stands as a valuable teaching tool for university faculty and students working in chemical sensing, biosensing, biomedicine, biomaterials, environment protection and remediation.