Adsorption of conducting polymer to high-surface-area nanoengineered cellulose fibers to facilitate rapid fabrication of highly conductive papers

Key Points

• The research aims to enhance the conductivity of paper substrates using conducting polymers and nanoengineered cellulose fibers.
• Investigated the adsorption process of conducting polymers onto high-surface-area cellulose fibers.
• Analyzed the resulting conductive papers for electronic conductivity and pathway continuity.
• Achieved significant increases in electrical conductivity compared to untreated cellulose fibers.
• Reported improved ionic-electronic conduction with quantified conductivity metrics.