Effect of Different Reducing Techniques and Their Parameters on the Properties of Graphene Oxide/Cotton Composite Fabric

The excellent properties of Graphene oxide (GO) and cotton fabrics were combined to improve the application value of textile. GO was coated on the surface of cotton fabric through a conventional "dip & dry" approach. Reduced graphene oxide (RGO) was obtained on cotton fabrics by using thermal reduction, sodium borohydride reduction, and Vitamin C reduction of GO/cotton composite. The influence of different reducing condition on the GO/cotton composites was thoroughly analyzed by using SEM, FTIR, fabric surface resistance, UV resistance, and water repellency test. After being reduced, the different properties of GO/cotton composite i.e. conductivity, ultraviolet resistance, water repellency have effectively improved.