Graphene Oxide/Cuo-Coated Traditional Hanji Cellulose Paper for Wearable Thermal Heaters

The demand for lightweight, flexible, and energy-efficient thermal heaters is growing for applications in wearable technology, thermal management, and smart electronics. However, achieving stable and uniform heating performance under mechanical deformation remains a critical challenge for convention...

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Main Authors: Thirumalaisamy Suryaprabha, Omkar Y. Pawar, Heebo Ha, Baoyang Lu, Chunghyeon Choi, Jun Young Cheong, Sooman Lim, Byungil Hwang
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
Series:Journal of Natural Fibers
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15440478.2025.2524001
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author Thirumalaisamy Suryaprabha
Omkar Y. Pawar
Heebo Ha
Baoyang Lu
Chunghyeon Choi
Jun Young Cheong
Sooman Lim
Byungil Hwang
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description The demand for lightweight, flexible, and energy-efficient thermal heaters is growing for applications in wearable technology, thermal management, and smart electronics. However, achieving stable and uniform heating performance under mechanical deformation remains a critical challenge for conventional flexible heaters. In this study, we developed an advanced Hanji-based thermal heater by integrating graphene oxide (GO) and copper oxide (CuO) coatings to enhance electrical conductivity and Joule heating efficiency. The synergistic interaction between GO and CuO facilitated superior charge transport and robust conductive networks, resulting in rapid and efficient electrothermal performance. The optimized GO/(10%)CuO-coated Hanji exhibited a low sheet resistance of 6.3 kΩ/sq and achieved a surface temperature of ~ 80 °C within 180 s under low voltage operation. Unlike conventional polymer-based flexible heaters, the Hanji-based heater maintained stable and uniform heating even under various bending conditions, demonstrating exceptional mechanical flexibility, durability, and reliability. Furthermore, its multifunctional capabilities were validated through effective deicing performance and wearable sensing applications, distinguishing it from commercial and state-of-the-art thermal heaters. These results establish GO/CuO-coated Hanji as a sustainable, high-performance material for next-generation flexible thermal management systems and multifunctional smart devices.
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spelling doaj-art-b96257473db54cb1b64d759ca0fb2b242025-08-20T03:15:43ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Natural Fibers1544-04781544-046X2025-12-0122110.1080/15440478.2025.2524001Graphene Oxide/Cuo-Coated Traditional Hanji Cellulose Paper for Wearable Thermal HeatersThirumalaisamy Suryaprabha0Omkar Y. Pawar1Heebo Ha2Baoyang Lu3Chunghyeon Choi4Jun Young Cheong5Sooman Lim6Byungil Hwang7Department of Intelligent Semiconductor Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of KoreaGraduate School of Flexible and Printable Electronics, LANL-JBNU Engineering Institute- Korea, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Intelligent Semiconductor Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of KoreaJiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, Jiangxi Science & Technology Normal University, Nanchang, ChinaDepartment of Intelligent Semiconductor Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of KoreaJames Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UKGraduate School of Flexible and Printable Electronics, LANL-JBNU Engineering Institute- Korea, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of KoreaSchool of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of KoreaThe demand for lightweight, flexible, and energy-efficient thermal heaters is growing for applications in wearable technology, thermal management, and smart electronics. However, achieving stable and uniform heating performance under mechanical deformation remains a critical challenge for conventional flexible heaters. In this study, we developed an advanced Hanji-based thermal heater by integrating graphene oxide (GO) and copper oxide (CuO) coatings to enhance electrical conductivity and Joule heating efficiency. The synergistic interaction between GO and CuO facilitated superior charge transport and robust conductive networks, resulting in rapid and efficient electrothermal performance. The optimized GO/(10%)CuO-coated Hanji exhibited a low sheet resistance of 6.3 kΩ/sq and achieved a surface temperature of ~ 80 °C within 180 s under low voltage operation. Unlike conventional polymer-based flexible heaters, the Hanji-based heater maintained stable and uniform heating even under various bending conditions, demonstrating exceptional mechanical flexibility, durability, and reliability. Furthermore, its multifunctional capabilities were validated through effective deicing performance and wearable sensing applications, distinguishing it from commercial and state-of-the-art thermal heaters. These results establish GO/CuO-coated Hanji as a sustainable, high-performance material for next-generation flexible thermal management systems and multifunctional smart devices.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15440478.2025.2524001Heatersprintinggraphene oxideHanjiflexible, wearable加热器
spellingShingle Thirumalaisamy Suryaprabha
Omkar Y. Pawar
Heebo Ha
Baoyang Lu
Chunghyeon Choi
Jun Young Cheong
Sooman Lim
Byungil Hwang
Graphene Oxide/Cuo-Coated Traditional Hanji Cellulose Paper for Wearable Thermal Heaters
Journal of Natural Fibers
Heaters
printing
graphene oxide
Hanji
flexible, wearable
加热器
title Graphene Oxide/Cuo-Coated Traditional Hanji Cellulose Paper for Wearable Thermal Heaters
title_full Graphene Oxide/Cuo-Coated Traditional Hanji Cellulose Paper for Wearable Thermal Heaters
title_fullStr Graphene Oxide/Cuo-Coated Traditional Hanji Cellulose Paper for Wearable Thermal Heaters
title_full_unstemmed Graphene Oxide/Cuo-Coated Traditional Hanji Cellulose Paper for Wearable Thermal Heaters
title_short Graphene Oxide/Cuo-Coated Traditional Hanji Cellulose Paper for Wearable Thermal Heaters
title_sort graphene oxide cuo coated traditional hanji cellulose paper for wearable thermal heaters
topic Heaters
printing
graphene oxide
Hanji
flexible, wearable
加热器
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15440478.2025.2524001
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