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Preparation of conductive aerogels based on cellulose nanofibres and conductive polymers

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In recent years, nanocellulose has emerged as a highly promising material for wearable technologies such as wound dressings and skin engineering due to its excellent biocompatibility and high potential for chemical modification. When combined with electrically conductive materials, nanocellulose-based systems can exhibit electronic and ionic conductivity, enabling on-body electrical signal detection. Within this framework, the BIMATEC project aims to develop biodegradable electrodes for sustainable electrophysiology, using nanocellulose hydrogels or aerogels enhanced with electroconductive additives. This research is closely connected to the global challenge posed by electronic waste, which contains hazardous chemicals that cause long-term environmental and health impacts. Given the limitations of current recycling processes and the linear “take-make-dispose” model, the development of renewable and biodegradable materials is essential to support green chemistry principles and the transition toward a circular economy.

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