Smart Textiles with Janus Wetting and Wicking Properties Fabricated by Graphene Oxide Coatings

• Published in: Advanced materials interfaces Vol. 8; no. 2
• Main Authors: Guan, Xinyi, Wang, Xi, Huang, Yuhao, Zhao, Lihuan, Sun, Xuantong, Owens, Huw, Lu, Jian Ren, Liu, Xuqing
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Weinheim John Wiley & Sons, Inc 01.01.2021
• Subjects: Antigravity; Fibers; Garments; Graphene; graphene oxide coatings; Hydrophobicity; Janus wetting, moisture management; Moisture; Oxide coatings; Smart materials; smart textiles; Textiles; Wetting; wicking properties

The interaction between water and fibers is critical in the physiological comfort of garments, especially inner wears. Antigravity directional water transport and ultrafast evaporation are the two key indicators to be expected of a high‐performance moisture management textile. However, it is practic...