Development of Hydrophobic Fabrics Modified with Graphene: A Systematic Review

Rodrigo Denizarte de Oliveira Polkowski; Pollyana Silva Melo; Leonardo Freitas; Katielly Vianna Polkowski

doi:10.34178/jbth.v7i1.373

Rodrigo Denizarte de Oliveira Polkowski
Pollyana Silva Melo
Leonardo Freitas
Katielly Vianna Polkowski

DOI: https://doi.org/10.34178/jbth.v7i1.373

Keywords: Graphene, Fabric, Textile, Hydrophobic, Nanocomposite

Abstract

Pursuing fabric with hydrophobicity and self-cleaning properties has been a focal point across various applications. Graphene has emerged as a prominent contender for fabric modification to augment hydrophobicity. This study endeavors to conduct a systematic review of fabrics imbued with graphene for hydrophobic applications, concentrating on the most recent five years and employing the PRISMA method (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses). Articles were curated from reputable databases, including Scopus, Web of Science, and Science Direct. Following meticulous inclusion/exclusion criteria, thirty-seven studies were deemed eligible for inclusion in the review.