Provides an authoritative resource on paper-based functional materials for advanced research, engineering innovation, and industrial application
The rapid advancement of paper-based functional materials marks a transformative moment in modern materials science. Once primarily associated with writing, printing, and packaging, paper has evolved into a versatile, multifunctional platform that integrates advances from chemistry, biology, engineering, and nanotechnology. With properties such as high mechanical strength, superior conductivity, flame resistance, and biocompatibility, paper-based functional materials are gaining recognition for their applications in flexible electronics, food preservation, biomedical devices, sensors, and energy storage systems.
Paper-Based Functional Materials: Preparation and Applications provides an in-depth and systematic examination of the foundations, preparation methods, and application prospects of this emerging class of materials. Designed to progress from basic principles to applied technologies, the book covers high-performance starch-based papers, nanocellulose composites, hydrophobic and oleophobic papers, thermal insulating and flame-retardant structures, as well as advanced functional papers for detection and separation. Combining traditional papermaking expertise with cutting-edge functionalization strategies, contributors with direct experience in applied papermaking research and technology highlight the role of cellulose-based materials in meeting global sustainability goals and in substituting petroleum-based plastics.
Uniting theory, methodology, and practice in a single, comprehensive volume, Paper-Based Functional Materials: Preparation and Applications:
- Explores cross-disciplinary advances integrating chemistry, biology, and engineering in paper-based functional materials
- Details synthesis and characterization methods for high-performance starch, nanocellulose, and fiber-based papers
- Highlights applications in flexible electronics, energy storage, environmental remediation, and biomedical engineering
- Examines specialized functions such as hydrophilicity, oleophobicity, conductivity, flame retardancy, and filtration
- Outlines prospects for replacing plastics with cellulose-based solutions aligned with sustainability initiatives
- Features extensive case studies from commercial engineering and industrial practice
Paper-Based Functional Materials: Preparation and Applications is an essential reference for graduate-level courses in materials science, polymer chemistry, chemical engineering, and sustainable design, and can be adopted as a recommended text in advanced engineering curricula. It is equally valuable for researchers, R&D engineers, and industry professionals working in papermaking, biobased materials, and functional product development.
Table of Contents:
About the Author xi
Preface xiii
1 Introduction 1
1.1 Definition of Paper-based Functional Materials 1
1.2 Raw Materials of Paper-based Functional Materials 2
1.2.1 Natural Polymers 3
1.2.2 Inorganic Minerals 4
1.2.3 Petroleum-based Organic Polymers 4
1.3 Properties and Applications of Paper-based Functional Materials 5
1.4 Economic and Social Value of Paper-based Functional Materials 6
1.5 Development Trends of Paper-based Functional Materials 8
1.5.1 Development of New Technologies 8
1.5.2 Development of New Products 8
References 10
2 High-performance Starch Paper-based Functional Materials 11
2.1 Overview 11
2.1.1 Starch and Starch-based Functional Products 11
2.1.2 Types and Functions of Starch-based Functional Products for Papermaking 13
2.1.3 Application of Starch-based Functional Products in Papermaking 13
2.1.4 The Significance of Starch-based Functional Products in Maintaining Forest Resources and Energy Conservation and Emissions Reduction 15
2.2 Preparation Methods of Starch-based Functional Products 18
2.2.1 Wet-processing Technology 18
2.2.2 Dry Process 19
2.2.3 Semi-dry Process 20
2.2.4 Continuous Flow and Pipeline-based Green Manufacturing New Process 20
2.3 High-performance Starch-based Functional Products for Papermaking 24
2.3.1 Special Modified Starch for Non-wood Fiber 24
2.3.2 High-retention Surface-sizing Starch 27
2.3.3 Interference-resistant Specialized Enhancer for Recycled Paper 32
2.3.4 Environmentally Friendly Paper Coating Adhesive 33
2.3.5 Specialized Functional Starch for Heat Transfer Printing Paper 39
2.3.6 High-substitution High-molecular-weight Cationic Starch 43
2.4 Application Technologies of Starch-based Functional Products in Papermaking 46
2.4.1 Wet-end Application Technology 47
2.4.2 Surface-sizing Technology 49
2.4.3 Interlayer Application Technology 53
2.4.4 Coating Application Technology 57
2.4.5 Relevant Green Technology Applications and Equipment 59
2.4.6 Comprehensive Economic and Technical Evaluation 64
2.5 Outlook and Recommendations 65
References 67
3 Functional Materials Based on Nanocellulose Paper 69
3.1 Overview 69
3.1.1 Classification of Nanocellulose 71
3.1.2 Cellulose Nanofibrils - CMF (or MFC) 73
3.2 Preparation and Characterization of Nanocellulose 74
3.2.1 Preparation 74
3.2.2 Modification Techniques 79
3.2.3 Main Characterization Methods 80
3.3 Functional Application of Nanocellulose in PaperMaking 82
3.3.1 Paper Reinforcement 83
3.3.2 Paper Filling 86
3.3.3 Paper Barrier 87
3.3.4 Other Applications 91
3.4 Existing Problems and Prospects 93
3.4.1 Existing Problem 93
3.4.2 Prospect 94
References 95
4 High-performance Fiber Paper-based Functional Materials 97
4.1 Introduction 97
4.2 Typical High-performance Fiber 97
4.2.1 High-performance Organic Fibers 98
4.2.2 High-performance Inorganic Fiber 104
4.3 Wet-laid Forming Technology of High-performance Fiber Paper 111
4.3.1 Challenges in Preparing High-performance Fiber Paper 112
4.3.2 Key Technologies 112
4.4 Typical High-performance Fiber-based Functional Paper Materials 122
4.4.1 Aramid Fiber-based Electrical Insulation Paper 123
4.4.2 Aramid/ Mica Insulation Paper 125
4.4.3 Lightweight and High-strength Para-aramid Honeycomb Core Material 127
4.4.4 High-temperature-resistant Polyimide Fiber Paper-based Functional Materials 128
References 129
5 Long-fiber Filter Paper-based Functional Materials 133
5.1 Long Fibers for Filter Paper-based Functional Materials 133
5.1.1 Overview 133
5.1.2 Classification and Characteristics of Long Fibers 133
5.2 Mechanisms of Filtration 140
5.2.1 Air Filtration 140
5.2.2 Liquid Filtration 143
5.3 Applications of Filter Paper-based Functional Materials 145
5.3.1 Paper-based Functional Materials for Engine Filtration 145
5.3.2 Filter Paper-based Functional Materials for Analysis and Testing 153
5.3.3 Paper-based Functional Materials for Tea Filtration 159
References 163
6 Hydrophobic/Oleophobic/Hydrophilic/Lipophilic Paper-based Functional Materials 165
6.1 Introduction to the Mechanism of Surface Wettability of Paper-based Materials 165
6.1.1 Wetting Model of the Surface of the Object 165
6.1.2 Definition of Different Wetting Interfaces 167
6.2 Hydrophobic and Oleophobic Paper-based Functional Materials 169
6.2.1 Preparation 169
6.2.2 Application 175
6.3 Hydrophobic and Lipophilic Paper-based Functional Materials 177
6.3.1 Preparation 177
6.3.2 Application 178
6.4 Hydrophilic and Lipophilic Paper-based Functional Materials 180
6.4.1 Preparation 180
6.4.2 Application 185
6.5 Hydrophilic and Oleophobic Paper-based Functional Materials 188
6.5.1 Preparation 188
6.5.2 Application 188
6.6 Prospect 192
References 193
7 Flame-retardant and Heat Insulation Paper-based Functional Materials 199
7.1 Flame-retardant Paper-based Functional Materials 199
7.1.1 Classification of Flame Retardants for Paper-based Functional Materials 199
7.1.2 Flame-retardant Mechanism of Paper-based Functional Materials 203
7.1.3 Preparation of Flame-retardant Paper-based Functional Materials 205
7.1.4 Application of Flame-retardant Paper-based Functional Materials 208
7.1.5 Prospect 211
7.2 Thermal Insulation Paper-based Functional Materials 212
7.2.1 Classification of Thermal Insulation Paper-based Functional Materials 212
7.2.2 Thermal Transfer Principle of Paper-based Functional Materials 213
7.2.3 Preparation of Thermal Insulation Paper-based Functional Materials 214
7.2.4 Applications of Thermal Insulation Paper-based Functional Materials 216
References 218
8 Paper-based Functional Materials for Filtration and Separation 221
8.1 Overview 221
8.2 Fundamentals of Filtration and Separation 224
8.2.1 Gas Filtration and Separation 225
8.2.2 Liquid Filtration and Separation 226
8.3 Preparation of Paper-based Functional Materials for Filtration and Separation 229
8.3.1 Preparation of Wet-laid Nonwoven Fabric 230
8.3.2 Nonwoven Fabric Composite Technology 234
8.4 Applications of Paper-based Functional Materials for Filtration and Separation 238
8.4.1 Automotive Filtration 238
8.4.2 High-efficiency Air Filtration 239
8.4.3 Water Filtration 240
8.4.4 Battery Separator Paper 241
8.4.5 Face Masks 242
References 243
9 Paper-based Functional Materials for Analysis and Detection 245
9.1 Development of Paper-based Functional Materials for Analysis and Detection 245
9.2 Fabrication Methods for Paper-based Analytical Detection Chips 249
9.2.1 Physical Barrier/Deposition Method 251
9.2.2 Chemical Modification Method 253
9.2.3 Paper Modification Method 255
9.3 Detection Methods of Paper-based Functional Materials for Analysis and Detection 255
9.3.1 Electrochemical Method 256
9.3.2 Chemiluminescence Method 256
9.3.3 Electrochemiluminescence Method 257
9.3.4 Fluorescence Method 257
9.3.5 Colorimetric Method 258
9.4 Applications of Paper-based Functional Materials for Analysis and Detection 258
9.4.1 Application of Paper-based Detection Chips in Medical Diagnosis 258
9.4.2 Application of Paper-based Detection Chips in Environmental Monitoring 260
9.4.3 Application of Paper-based Detection Chips in Food Safety Control 261
9.5 Application Cases of Paper-based Functional Materials for Analysis and Detection 262
9.5.1 Optimization and Regulation of Blood Typing Paper-chip and Paper-based Structure 263
9.5.2 Paper-based Chip for Measuring Heavy Metal Ions in Water Based on Optical Transmittance Density 266
9.5.3 Paper-based Chip for High-throughput Detection of Antibiotics in Milk 266
9.5.4 Construction of Composite Substrate for Paper-based Chips and Optimization of Physical and Detection Performance 270
9.6 Future Prospects of Paper-based Functional Materials for Analysis and Detection 271
References 272
10 Other Paper-based Functional Materials 281
10.1 Cream Paper-based Functional Materials 281
10.1.1 Overview 281
10.1.2 Preparation Technology and Principles of Cream 287
10.1.3 Preparation of Cream Paper 293
10.1.4 Outlook 294
10.2 Photocatalytic Paper-based Functional Materials 294
10.2.1 Overview of Photocatalytic Materials 294
10.2.2 Nano TiO 2 Photocatalytic Material 297
10.2.3 Photocatalytic Paper-based Functional Materials Application Research 300
10.2.4 Prospect 307
10.3 Basic Functional Materials for Fruit and Vegetable Preservation Paper 307
10.3.1 Overview 307
10.3.2 Types and Characteristics 312
10.3.3 Preparation Technology 324
10.3.4 Outlook 328
10.4 Electromagnetic Shielding Paper-based Functional Materials 328
10.4.1 Overview 328
10.4.2 Shielding Mechanism of Electromagnetic Shielding Materials 329
10.4.3 Classification and Development of Electromagnetic Shielding Materials 330
10.4.4 Research Status of Electromagnetic Shielding Paper-based Functional Materials at Home and Abroad 332
10.4.5 Preparation Methods and Functional Characteristics of Electromagnetic Shielding Paper-based Functional Materials 333
10.4.6 Applications of Electromagnetic Shielding Paper-based Functional Materials 336
10.4.7 Outlook 338
10.5 Paper-based Functional Materials for Decorative Base Paper 339
10.5.1 Overview 339
10.5.2 The Quality Requirements of Decorative Base Paper 341
10.5.3 Functional Materials and Characteristics of Decorative Base Paper 342
10.5.4 The Application of Functional Materials in Decorative Base Paper 347
10.5.5 Outlook 350
10.6 Thermal-sensitive Paper 351
10.6.1 Introduction 351
10.6.2 Quality and Requirements 353
10.6.3 Thermal Functional Materials 354
10.6.4 Production Process 358
10.6.5 Prospect of Industry 359
References 360
Index 367
About the Author :
Xianping Yao is a Senior Engineer and President of the Hangzhou Research Institute of Chemical Industry, China. He serves as Director of the National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Paper Chemicals and is an Academician of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences. He has led pioneering research in biomass-based functional materials, including papermaking chemicals, starch derivatives, and nanocellulose.
Genrong Chen is a Senior Engineer of the National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Paper Chemicals, China. With extensive experience in the field, he specializes in consulting and research on information and development strategies for the papermaking industry.
Zhen Yao is a Senior Engineer of the National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Paper Chemicals, China. She directs the provincial modified starch R&D center and has extensive expertise in the research, development, and production of starch derivatives.
Liping Zheng is a Senior Engineer and Vice President of the Hangzhou Institute of Chemical Industry, China. She also serves as Deputy Director of the National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Paper Chemicals. Her work focuses on product process innovation and engineering research in papermaking chemicals and starch derivatives.
