The Handbook of Paper-Based Sensors and Devices: Materials and Technologies

This collection on materials and technologies is the first of a four-volume handbook on all aspects of paper-based devices from synthesis of nanocellulose and paper fabrication to discussion of features of fabrication of various flexible sensors and electronic devices on paper substrates. Subsequent volumes address sensors, electronic, optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, and bio- and environment engineering, electronics, and energy technologies. This first volume describes the physical, chemical and electronic properties of cellulose, which give rise to an increased interest in this material. The different aspects of nanocellulose research, such as the synthesis of different morphological forms by various methods, various surface modification methods (chemical, physical), composites synthesis by various methods, and development of its hydrogels and aerogels are discussed. The books also present a comprehensive and detailed analysis of all aspects of applications of these sensors and devices in environment monitoring, biomedicine, healthcare, agriculture, the food industry, energy, electronics, optoelectronics, and other domains. Paper-based bioengineering and environment engineering are also discussed in detail in these books. The collection enables the reader to understand the present status of paper-based sensors and devices and the role of paper in the development of new generation of sensors and electronic devices for various purposes with enhanced efficiency.

World renowned experts with extensive expertise in the development of nanocellulose-based technology and paper-based sensors and electronic 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.

Illustrates the unique properties of paper and nanopaper make them adaptable for use in a wide range of applications;
Considers in detail the synthesis/modification of nanocellulose intended for use in various fields;
Analyzes the specifics of manufacturing paper-based flexible and wearable sensors and systems for various applications.

Doctor Hubilitate Ghenadii Korotcenkov is Chief Scientific Researcher, Moldova State University, Chisinau, Moldova. He has more than 50 years of research experience in the field of materials science and the development and research of various devices based on semiconductor materials. Until 1995 he studied Schottky barriers, MOS structures, native oxides, and various photoreceivers based on III–Vs compounds such as InP, GaP, AlGaAs, and InGaAs. His current research interests since 1995 include material sciences, focusing on metal oxide film deposition and characterization (In₂O₃, SnO₂, ZnO, TiO₂), surface science, thermoelectric conversion, and design of physical and chemical sensors, including thin film gas sensors. G. Korotcenkov is the author or editor of 48 books and special issues published by Momentum Press, CRC Press, Springer (USA), Harbin Institute of Technology Press (China), Trans Tech Publication (Switzerland) and EDP Sciences (France). Currently he is a series editor of “Metal Oxides” book series published by Elsevier. Since 2017, more than 40 volumes have been published within this series. G. Korotcenkov is the author and coauthor of more than 675 scientific publications, including 42 review papers, 70 book chapters, more than 250 peer-reviewed articles published in scientific journals (h-factor=45 (Web of Science), h=47 (Scopus) and h=72 (Google scholar citation), 2024). He is the holder of 17 patents. His scientific work has been recognized with numerous awards, including the National Prize of the Republic of Moldova (2022), an Award of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova (2019), the Prize of the Presidents of the Ukrainian, Belarus, and Moldovan Academies of Sciences (2003), the National Youth Prize of the Republic of Moldova in the field of science and technology (1980), and others. G. Korotcenkov have been listed as one of the "World's Ranking Top 2% Scientists" in Applied Physics/Analytical Chemistry in the Physics and Astronomy Cluster. G. Korotcenkov also received a fellowships from the International Research Exchange Board (IREX, United States, 1998), Brain Korea 21 Program (2008-2012), and BrainPool Program (Korea, 2007-2008 and 2015-2017).