“…As thermal papers provide a simple and fast printing process, as well as excellent recording properties, they are quite widely used for printing in various fields, such as POS receipts, package labels, travel passes, concert tickets, barcodes for medical use, and information encryption. − Additionally, it is expected that the scale of such thermal papers’ market will reach up to 6 billion dollars globally by 2027 . In order to record information on thermal papers coated with leuco-type thermal dyes, a reaction must occur where developer materials deposited on the paper substrate provide protons at a certain printing temperature to open the lactone ring of the leuco molecules (Figure a). − In general, bisphenol A (4,4′-(propane-2,2-diyl)diphenol (BPA)) is most commonly used as a developer substance for thermal papers because of its excellent development quality and affordability. , However, as BPA is a known endocrine disruptor, it causes various toxicities to the human body and the environment. − Furthermore, there have been progressive reports stating that BPA can be absorbed through the skin into the body even upon making a simple contact with thermal papers. − Thus, the EPA in the United States has warned about using BPA on thermal paper, as well as has conducted an investigation in search of an alternative substance . In particular, the EU has regulated the use of BPA on thermal paper to be less than 0.02% (w/w) since 2020…”