Naturally derived polymer-based substrates for flexible and transient temperature sensors

MRS Communications 2026 Open access

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Authors: Ahmed Rasheed, Hafiza Faiqa Maqsood, Soufiane Krik, Sundus Riaz, Jacopo Nicoletti, Manuela Ciocca, Giuseppe Cantarella, Giovanni A. Salvatore, Franco Cacialli, Niko Münzenrieder, Paolo Lugli, Luisa Petti
DOI: 10.1557/s43579-026-00937-8
Cited by: 2
References: 29

Abstract

Advances in biomaterials and fabrication enables thin-film electronics on sustainable substrates for medical, environmental, and agrifood applications. We evaluated three naturally derived materials, chitosan, triacetyl cellulose (TAC), and Agave silk fibers (ASFs), as flexible, transient device substrates. Chitosan supported resistive temperature detectors, TAC accommodated thermistors, and ASFs served for screen-printed silver layers. Devices evaluated over 25–75℃. RTDs exhibited 0.253%/°C sensitivity, TAC thermistors –1.723%/°C, and ASFs retained stability for nine months, demonstrating the feasibility of substrates for transient electronics across diverse application domains.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials Electrical and Thermal Properties of Materials Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors

Publication details

Journal / source
MRS Communications
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Volume
16
Issue
3
Pages
810–820
Publication date
25 February 2026
Language
EN