System integration of functionalized natural materials

摘要: The use of natural materials in paper and textiles, support tunable mechanically robust systems for sensing toxic gases, removing pollutants from water, constructing functional biodegradable scaffolds, is a topic great scientific practical importance. social, environmental, economic impact using to functionalize integrated new designs imperative, as the need reuse recycle resources has increased current manufacturing. inclusion sustainability design processes almost common practice; concurrently, usage “being more sustainable” becoming conjointly used term urban conversations. That said, integration are intrinsically related produce novel that can function sensors, switches, platforms, building blocks sustainable fashion. contributions this issue MRS Bulletin highlight importance benefits society provide.