Nanoparticles incorporated graphene-based durable cotton fabrics

Graphene coated fabrics with incorporated nanoparticles can be smart textiles for multiple applications. The presence of an ample amount of oxygen-bearing functional groups on the surface can make the cotton fabric more suitable for modifications and functionalization. Here, we report the synthesis of reduced graphene oxide (RGO) coated-copper (Cu)/silver (Ag) nanoparticle incorporated cotton fabrics with excellent washing durability by ensuring strong bonding among graphene surface-cotton and nanoparticles. In our procedure, graphene oxide (GO) coating on the cotton fabric was followed by the incorporation of Cu/Ag nanoparticles via dip-coating approach using 3-glycidyloxypropyl trimethoxy silane as a coupling agent. Furthermore, the GO was reduced in the presence of sodium dithionite followed by heating at 180 °C under vacuum. The RGO coated and…