TLDR New wig coating technique makes them more durable, UV resistant, and less static.
The document discusses an experiment involving the creation of high-performance wigs using a Keratin/Graphene Oxide (Ker/GO) nanocomposite. The transfer ratio of the nanocomposite was measured, with three measurements taken for every value. Fourier transform infrared analysis was used to examine the nanocomposite and coated hairs, with spectra collected in a wavenumber range of 500 - 4000 cm-1. The micromorphology of the wigs was observed using a scanning electron microscope, and the diameters of the wigs were measured using Image J software. Tensile testing was conducted on the wigs under specific environmental conditions.
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