“…Cellulose, and its derivative materials, have been considered for several sustainable energy systems as a cost-effective, renewable, and naturally abundant biopolymer . For instance, carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) has already been widely used as a binder for electrode laminates. , Recently, cellulose-based separators (CBS) have attracted significant attention among battery researchers due to their substantial benefits over the commonly used, commercial separator in a battery. − The typical commercial separators, herein termed “conventional” separators, are primarily based on individual or composite blends of polymer plastics, such as polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), or other similar plastics. Compared to conventional separators, the composite, nonwoven CBS, with cellulose as their main constituent, can be engineered to have improved thermal stability, increasing cell safety. − , Furthermore, the fibrillation and calendaring process of the paper-like, nonwoven CBS allows for tunable pore size, facilitating ionic diffusion and electrolyte uptake. − ,,, In addition, some research has demonstrated promising outcomes from CBS in LIBs, indicating its potential to enhance capacity retention. − ,− , This improved capacity retention has been predominantly attributed to improved electrolyte uptake, uniform pore size distribution, high porosity, and/or low membrane resistance of the CBS.…”