Effect of Single Wall and Carboxylated Single Wall Carbon Nanotube on Conduction Properties of Wool Fabrics

摘要

A new way of producing electrically conducting textiles is treatments with carbon nanotubes. Electrical conductivity of wool fabric applying with carbon nanotubes is reported. Wool fabrics were treated with Single wall and Carboxylated single wall carbon nanotubes by sonicator dyeing. The morphology of the modified surfaces has been investigated using scanning electron microscopy. The surface morphology of treated samples was confirming the carbon nanotubes on the surface of wool samples and its uniformity on the surface. FT-Raman spectroscopy has been also used for observing the conformational changes in proteins. Electrical resistance of treated samples was also assessed. According to the results, the electrical resistance of treated wool with carbon nanotubes reduced significantly. However, wool treated with carboxylated single wall carbon nanotubes is more useful to increase the conductivity.