Preparation and properties of graphene aerogel/cotton composite flexible fabric with electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding function

In order to alleviate the problems caused by electromagnetic pollution and simultaneously adapt to the future development trend of flexible wearable electronic equipment, it is high time to focus on the research of light weight, flexible and efficient electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding material. A graphene aerogel composite EMI shielding composite fabric was prepared by combining graphene aerogel with fabric through the connection of waterborne polyurethane. The influence of aerogel amount on the EMI shielding function of fabric was discussed, and the waterborne polyurethane dosage on fabric mechanics and fabric style was also investigated. The result shows the composite fabric EMI shielding effectiveness reached 28 dB when the graphene aerogel amount was 25 mL (only 0.066 mL/cm(2)), which has satisfied the civilian requirements (20 dB). A good adhesion fastness between graphene and cotton fabric was obtained and the mechanical strength was also improved when the content of waterborne polyurethane was 20 mL. Graphene aerogel electromagnetic shielding composite fabric with good electromagnetic shielding performance and less consumption of nano carbon materials will have a good industrial application prospect.

Automated summary

By combining graphene aerogel with fabric through waterborne polyurethane, a graphene aerogel composite EMI shielding fabric was prepared with satisfactory shielding effectiveness of 28 dB when the aerogel amount was 25 mL. Good adhesion and mechanical strength were achieved with 20 mL of waterborne polyurethane, indicating a promising industrial application prospect for the fabric.