GRAPHENE’S WONDER MATERIAL QUALITIES SPARKS WIDESPREAD INNOVATION IN TEXTILE SECTOR

INTRODUCTION   Graphene has been hailed as a wonder material by its promoters - and for once in the tarnished history of scientific hyperbole - these claims seem to have significant merit. The reality is that graphene does not only offer textile manufacturers the ability to improve the functionality of their products, it helps them achieve this in an environmentally sustainable way. The breadth of qualities imparted by graphene to textiles, from durability to conductivity, has sparked investment and innovation in fabric and product design that would have ...


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