Anbukulandainathan, M. and Kiruthika, K. and Christopher, G. and Firozbabu, K. and Muthukumaran, A. and Noel, M. (2008) Preparation of iron-deposited graphite surface for application as cathode material during electrochemical vat-dyeing process. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 112 (2). pp. 478-484. ISSN 0254-0584

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Abstract

Iron-deposited graphite surfaces were prepared, characterized and employed as cathode materials for electrochemical vat-dyeing process containing very low concentration of sodium dithionite. The electrodeposition, in presence of ammonium thiocyanate and gelatin or animal glue as binding additives, were found to give finer iron deposits for improved electrochemical dyeing application. The electrodepositswere characterized using scanning electron microscopy, electron-dispersiveX-ray spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction methods, before and after electrochemical dyeing process. The electrochemical activity of the iron-deposited graphite electrodes always stored in water seems to depend on the surface-bound Fe3+/Fe2+ redox species. Vat dyes like C.I. Vat Violet 1, C.I. Vat Green 1 and C.I. Vat Blue 4 could be efficiently dyed employing these above electrode materials. The colour intensity and washing fastness of the dyed fabrics were found to be equal with conventionally dyed fabrics. The electrodes could also be reused for the dyeing process.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Surfaces; Electrochemical techniques; Electrochemical properties; Microstructure
Subjects:	Electroorganic
Divisions:	UNSPECIFIED
Depositing User:	ttbdu cecri
Date Deposited:	01 Apr 2012 10:37
Last Modified:	01 Apr 2012 10:37
URI:	http://cecri.csircentral.net/id/eprint/404

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