Scale production of conductive cotton yarns by sizing process and its conductive mechanism

Abstract Conductive yarn is an important component and connector of electronic and intelligent textiles, and with the development of high-performance and low-cost conductive yarns, it has attracted more attention. Herein, a simple, scalable sizing process was introduced to prepare the graphene-coate...

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Main Authors: Yixin Liu, Zhen Li, Yutong Feng, Juming Yao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2021-05-01
Series:SN Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-021-04493-9
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Summary:Abstract Conductive yarn is an important component and connector of electronic and intelligent textiles, and with the development of high-performance and low-cost conductive yarns, it has attracted more attention. Herein, a simple, scalable sizing process was introduced to prepare the graphene-coated conductive cotton yarns. The electron conductive mechanism of fibers and yarns were studied by the percolation and binomial distribution theory, respectively. The conductive paths are formed due to the conductive fibers' contact with each other, and the results revealed that the connection probability of the fibers in the yarn (p) is proportional to the square of the fibers filling coefficient (φ) as p ∝ φ2. The calculation formula of the staple spun yarn resistance can be derived from this conclusion and verified by experiments, which further proves the feasibility of produce conductive cotton yarns by sizing process.
ISSN:2523-3963
2523-3971