Abstract

Incorporation of Polyaniline on Graphene-Related Materials/Cotton-Fabric by Interfacial Polymerization Pathway for Wearable Device

Author(s): Pandiyarasan Veluswamy*andHiroya Ikeda

Polyaniline (PANI)/ graphene composite on cotton fabric were prepared by a combination of in situ polymerization and solution process. In order to prepare PANI/graphene was initially grafted to graphene oxide via solution process where a concomitant reduction of GO occurred due to the hydrothermally and exposure of GO to KOH. The study was designed in order to have a clear understanding of the role of PANI as well as modified compo-site thereof under investigation. The structural, morphological, optical, and electrical properties of these fabrics have been studied. Nanostructured PANI/ graphene composite fabric was enhanced UV shielding the value of 447. It is found that the PANI/ graphene composite fabrics are increased electrical conductivity. The thermopower value of the PANI/ graphene composite fabric could reach 0.045 μVK-1. Such materials are anticipated to be worthwhile for wearable electronic devices and as protective textiles.

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