Differential functional finishes for textiles using graphene oxide

Purpose - Graphene, which has abundant availability in nature, is currently under research for its functional applications in the field of textiles. The sp2 Hybridized 1-atom-thick planar sheet has been under consideration for its unique electrical, mechanical and thermal properties, but there exist...

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Published in:Research journal of textile and apparel 2018-03, Vol.22 (1), p.77-91
Main Authors: Chakraborty, J N, Mohapatra, Manas Ranjan, Kumar, Jatin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Carbon
Chemistry
Cotton fabrics
Finishes
Graphite
Nanotechnology
Oxidation
Textiles
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Summary:Purpose - Graphene, which has abundant availability in nature, is currently under research for its functional applications in the field of textiles. The sp2 Hybridized 1-atom-thick planar sheet has been under consideration for its unique electrical, mechanical and thermal properties, but there exists a void for aggregated data on the findings of other co-functional properties attained by the material using graphene oxide (GO) finish. This paper aims to define the techniques of extraction of GO, method of its application on textile material followed by detailed evaluation of the differential functional properties achieved.Design/methodology/approach - The methodology used to explain the multiple functionalities of GO finish have been carried out by starting with the chemistry of graphene and the isolation of GO from graphite, followed by the techniques for its application on the textile along with the study on the induced functional properties that may aid to increase its potential applications.Findings - It has been observed that with the aid of optimization of GO finish, the finish in lieu with the conductive potentialities may further provide with many essential properties such as hydrophobicity, ultraviolet protection and antibacterial property.Originality/value - The field of research on GO finish is naive and except few properties, many functionalities are still unexplored that may enable its smooth production, handling and expanding its area of application. The agglomeration of scattered findings on the achievable functional properties of GO on various textiles has been achieved in this paper.
ISSN:1560-6074
2515-8090
DOI:10.1108/RJTA-08-2017-0040