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In this paper, we report a multianode paper-based microbial fuel cell (MFC) capable of generating a power density of 28.4 μW/cm2. This MFC features: 1) flexible multilayered carbon cloth anodes for bacterial attachment and 2) paper reservoirs for holding the anolyte and catholyte for an extended period of time. The hydrophobic barriers in the anodes and paper-based reservoirs were patterned by impregnating and selectively polymerizing photoresist through UV lithography. Upon inoculum/catholyte introduction, a current of 211 μA/cm2 was immediately generated. By using the multianode MFC, the power and current densities increased by 5× and 3×, respectively, compared with a single anode one. The paper-based MFC is expected to be a simple and easy-to-use power source for single-use diagnostic biosensors because even sewage or soiled water in a puddle can become an excellent source for operating MFCs and harvesting electricity through bacterial metabolism. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

We investigated the electrochemical performance of reduced graphene oxide (rGO)/carbon nanotube (CNT) hybrid papers as binder-free anodes for potassium-ion batteries. RGO/CNT hybrid papers were fabricated by vacuum filtration and thermal reduction. The potassium-ion storage ability of rGO paper was significantly enhanced by CNT incorporation and the electrochemical performance of the hybrid papers was related to the weight ratio of CNTs. The optimal rGO/CNT-30% paper can deliver an initial reversible discharge capacity of 351 and 223 mA h g−1 at a current density of 10 and 50 mA g−1, respectively. A capacity of 148 mA h g−1 was achieved after 200 cycles at a current density of 50 mA g−1. The enhanced performance of rGO/CNT hybrid papers is attributed to the formation of a 3D conductive carbon network, in which the graphene layers are bridged by CNTs. Such a structure could effectively facilitate the transport of electrons and potassium ions and provide more storage sites for potassium ions. Image 1 • RGO/CNT hybrid papers were fabricated by vacuum filtration and thermal reduction. • The potassium-ion storage ability of rGO paper was significantly enhanced by CNT incorporation. • RGO/CNT-30% paper delivered a reversible capacity of 232 mA h g−1 at a current density of 50 mA g−1, respectively. • The enhanced performance of rGO/CNT hybrid papers was attributed to the formation of a 3D conductive carbon network. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract: We have developed flexible top emission organic light-emitting devices by using sputtered Ni films on the parylene coated copy paper substrates. The Ni film grew through the coalescence of the Ni islands nucleated on the cellulose fiber patterns. The parylene, acting as a buffer layer for preventing water absorption, affected the morphological and electrical characteristics of the deposited Ni films. The flexible top emission diode device composed of Ni anode and Ca/Ag semitransparent cathode exhibited a luminance of ∼1 cd/m2 at a driving voltage of 14.5 V. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]