Processing and preparation of graphene-based electroconductive textiles

Graphene-based electroconductive textiles have garnered noteworthy consideration in recent years owing to their exceptional features and latent applications. These textiles combine the remarkable characteristics of graphene, for instance, thermal conductivity, higher electrical, and mechanical strength, as well as lightweight nature, with the flexibility and versatility of textile materials. The processing and preparation of graphene-based electroconductive textiles play a crucial role in ensuring their functionality and performance. This chapter provides a comprehensive summary of the numerous processing techniques and preparation methods employed to incorporate graphene into textile substrates. Initially, it explores different synthesis routes for graphene and discusses the impact of treatment constraints and substrate categories on the functional attributes of these textile substrates. Subsequently, the chapter also discusses the deposition of graphene techniques like vacuum filtration deposition, brush coating, printing, wet transfer, and dip coating. Additionally, it explores the graphene oxide reduction process for the development of graphene-based conductive textiles. Finally, the effect of graphene doping in terms of its impact on electrical resistivity and graphene loadings is analyzed. On the whole, the chapter provides the processing and preparation aspects of electroconductive textiles, so researchers and scholars can further explore and optimize their potential in various technological advancements.