Extraction of graphene and graphene derivatives from non-toxic, biocompatible, eco-friendly, and biodegradable resources with a one-step production process is a challenge. This work is the first attempt at the one-step graphenization of Shellac, a biopolymer derived from natural resources, achieved using direct laser patterning. Interestingly, the process highlights substrate independence by producing reduced graphene oxide (rGO) from multiple substrates, such as glass slides, Copper (Cu) adhesive tape, and overhead projector (OHP) plastic films. The produced rGO is fully characterized, and it is found that the sheet resistance is as low as 5.4., 24.65, and 8.4 Ω Sq−1. on the glass slide, OHP plastic sheet, and Cu adhesive, respectively. Moreover, developing various logos on resin-coated ceramic tiles demonstrated the possibility of patterning desired conductive rGO patterns. Furthermore, a recyclable flexible rGO/Shellac heater is fabricated to validate its electrothermal performance (117.3 °C at 9.5 V) with foldable stability. The proposed one-step substrate independent two-material fabrication will revolutionize the process, potentially replacing conventional toxic routes of graphene production.
Bridging Surface Modification
Just like the kids spreading their nets in pairs, thioether-bridge-modified polymeric surfaces selectively capture immunoglobulin G (IgG). Furthermore, they exhibit buffer responsiveness and high-affinity binding to the IgG Fc region, acting as protein A ligands. The bridging surface modification approach and the improved understanding of protein interactions at bridged/non-bridged interfaces could be valuable in widespread bio-applications. More details can be found in the article 2301028 by Takanori Kishida.