System and method for making electro-conductive fabric

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a system (100) and method (300) for polymerization of a fabric (112) by applying a constant voltage across the fabric by using a power supply (102) and a set of wires (106, 108). Further, a first flow channel (116) is configured for supplying inert gas or to create a vacuum inside a reaction chamber (114), and a second flow channel (118) is configured for supplying monomer vapours for initiating polymerization inside the reaction chamber (114). Further, uniform heat is maintained on the base and sidewalls of the reaction chamber (114) and a round bottom flask (124) by using a hot plate (122) and a heating mantle (124). Finally, the system (100) and method (300) of the present invention facilitate monitoring the pressure continuously and enabling polymerization throughout the width of the fabric (112).

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD[1] The present disclosure relates, in general, to a chemical vapourdeposition process for making electro-conductive textiles. In particular, thepresent disclosure relates to a system and method for making an electroconductivefabric using electrical voltage during oxidative chemical vapourdeposition process.BACKGROUND[2] Background description includes information that may be useful inunderstanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of theinformation provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimedinvention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.[3] Electro-conductive textiles are prepared by a variety of in situpolymerization processes viz. chemical polymerization, electrochemicalpolymerization, and vapor-phase polymerization (Maiti, S., Das, D., Sen, K.(2017). Flexible non-metallic electro-conductive textiles. Textile Progress, 49, 1-52). Recent publications on this matter have focused on the use of oxidativechemical vapor deposition process for obtaining electro-conductive textiles. Inthis process, a fabric pretreated with a chemical oxidant is exposed to monomervapors for polymerization. Ferric chloride has been used as a popular chemicaloxidant for the chemical vapor deposition process. The monomers include but arenot limited to pyrrole, thiophene, aniline, and their derivatives. Thepolymerization is carried out in an enclosed reaction chamber so that themonomer vapors do not get leaked outside. This process has been followed for thepolymerization of a variety of intrinsically conductive monomers and theirderivatives (Bashir, T., Skrifvars, M., and Persson, N.-K. (2011). Production ofhighly conductive textile viscose yarns by chemical vapor deposition technique: aroute to continuous process. Polymers for Advanced Technologies, 22, 2214-2221).[4] Nevertheless, in some disclosures, the oxidant is reported to beintroduced in vapor form by where it is depositing over the flexible substratesalong with the monomer vapor (Bhattacharyya, D. and Gleason, K. K. (2011).Selenophene-Based Low Band Gap Active Layers by Chemical VaporDeposition. U.S. Patent Application No. 13 / 267,413). Usually, the sublimationmethod is used for heating the oxidant in order to convert it into vapor fromwithin the reaction chamber and the monomer vapors are introduced into thereaction chamber from an outside source (Gleason, K. K. and Lock, J. (2009).Oxidative chemical vapor deposition of electrically conductive andelectrochromic polymers. U.S. Patent No. 7,618,680; Lock, J. P., Im, S. G., andGleason, K. K. (2006). Oxidative chemical vapor deposition of electricallyconducting poly (3, 4-ethylenedioxythiophene) films. Macromolecules, 39, 5326-5329). Nevertheless, the electrical conductivity of the polymer formed in theoxidative chemical vapor deposition process is comparatively less as compared tothat formed in the electrochemical polymerization process (Mohammadi, A.,Hasan, M.-A., Liedberg, B., Lundstroem, I., Salaneck, W. R. (1986). Chemicalvapour deposition (CVD) of conducting polymers: Polypyrrole. Syntheticmetals,14, 189-197). The formation of short chains is reported to be a majorreason for getting lower conductivity in oxidative chemical vapor deposition.[5] In the prior art, it is reported that the polymerization of intrinsicallyconducting monomers is largely influenced by the amount of oxidant used duringchemical vapor deposition. This is because the oxidant is the one that initiates thepolymerization process (Shang, S., Yang, X., Tao, X., Lam, S. S. (2010).Vapor‐phase polymerization of pyrrole on flexible substrate at low temperatureand its application in heat generation. Polymer international, 59, 204-211).However, in electrochemical polymerization, electrical current is used as anoxidant and the deposition of electro-conductive polymers is observed over theanode (Maiti, S. Das, D., and Sen, K. (2012). Electrochemical polymerization ofpyrrole: key process control parameters. Journal of the Electrochemical Society,159, E154-E158). Therefore, it appears that the use of a chemical oxidant inchemical vapor deposition limits the production of the polymer over the surface ofthe textile substrate and also the conductivity of the textile.[6] There is, therefore, a requirement in the art for a means to increasethe amount of polymer formation and deposition over the surface of fabric, andthen the conductivity of the fabric can be improved. A process for improving theconductivity of the electro-conductive textile materials has been discussed herein.OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE[7] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least oneembodiment herein satisfy areas listed hereinbelow.[8] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide systems andmethods to produce an electro-conductive fabric.[9] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide systems andmethods to produce electro-conductive polymer over a flexible textile substrate.

[10] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide systems andmethods to increase polymerization onto a fabric by using electrical voltage incombination with a chemical oxidant.

[11] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide systems andmethods that reduce the resistance of the conductive fabric formed with electricalvoltage combined with a chemical oxidant as compared to the resistance obtainedwithout applying an electrical voltage.

[12] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide systems andmethods for producing a flexible, non-metallic, and highly electro-conductivetextile material with electro-conductive polymer onto its surface.SUMMARY

[13] The present disclosure relates, in general, to a chemical vapourdeposition process for making electro-conductive textiles. In particular, thepresent disclosure relates to a system and method for making an electroconductivefabric using electrical voltage during oxidative chemical vapourdeposition process.

[14] An aspect of the present disclosure provides a system forpolymerization of inherently conducting monomers onto fabrics that comprises apower supply, a multimeter, a reaction chamber, and a round bottom flask. Thepower supply may be configured for applying a constant voltage across the fabricusing a set of wires, where the set of wires are coupled to the fabric fortransferring the charge. The multimeter may be communicatively coupled with thepower supply, where the multimeter may be configured for measuring currentflowing through the circuit. The reaction chamber may be electrically coupledwith the multimeter, where the reaction chamber comprises: the fabric may beconfigured for polymer deposition, a pressure monitoring gauge may beconfigured for continuously monitoring pressure, a first flow channel may beconfigured for supplying inert gas or to create a vacuum inside a reactionchamber. Further, a hot plate and an oil bath are configured for maintaininguniform heat on the base and sidewalls of the reaction chamber. The round bottomflask may be connectively coupled to the reaction chamber by using a second flowchannel, where the second flow channel may be configured for supplyingmonomer vapour to enable polymerization throughout the width of the fabricinside the reaction chamber.

[15] In an embodiment, the fabric may be coated with an oxidant solutionbefore placing it in the reaction chamber, where the oxidant solution may be ferricchloride.

[16] In an embodiment, a pressure monitoring gauge may be mounted onthe reaction chamber, where the pressure monitoring gauge may be configured tobe turned ON before transferring the monomer vapor in the reaction chamber tocontinuously monitor the pressure in the reaction chamber.

[17] In an embodiment, the reaction chamber may be cylindrical-shapedand made of glass material, where the reaction chamber includes a removableglass lid used to place the fabric inside the reaction chamber.

[18] An aspect of the present disclosure provides a method forpolymerization of a fabric comprises: applying a constant voltage across the fabricby using a power supply (102) and a set of wires (106, 108), where the set ofwires may be coupled to the fabric (112) for transferring the charge. Further, afirst flow channel may be configured for supplying inert gas or to create a vacuuminside a reaction chamber, and a second flow channel may be configured forsupplying monomer vapours for initiating polymerization inside the reactionchamber. The method comprises maintaining uniform heat on the base andsidewalls of the reaction chamber and a round bottom flask by using a hot plateand a heating mantle. The method comprises monitoring the pressurecontinuously and enabling polymerization throughout the width of the fabric.

[19] An aspect of the present disclosure provides a fabric comprising aset of metal clips and metal wires. The metal clips are clamped on both the endsof the fabric, where the set of metal clips may be configured to cover the fabricfirmly in order to prevent the deposition of monomer vapors directly over thefabric. The set of metal wires are inserted into slots cut into the fabric, where theset of metal wires may be configured to hold the fabric tightly to enablepolymerization throughout the width of the fabric in the reaction chamber.

[20] In an embodiment, the fabric is coated with an oxidant solutionbefore placing it in the reaction chamber, where the oxidant solution is ferricchloride.

[21] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the presentdisclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description ofthe preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures inwhich like numerals represent like features.

[22] Within the scope of this application it is expressly envisaged that thevarious aspects, embodiments, examples and alternatives set out in the precedingparagraphs, in the claims and / or in the following description and drawings, and inparticular, the individual features thereof, may be taken independently or in anycombination. Features described in connection with one embodiment areapplicable to all embodiments, unless such features are incompatible.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[23] The accompanying drawings are included to provide furtherunderstanding of the present disclosure and are incorporated in and constitute apart of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of thepresent disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain theprinciples of the present disclosure. The diagrams are for illustration only, whichthus is not a limitation of the present disclosure.

[24] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary system for polymerization of afabric, in a ccordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[25] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary fabric of the proposed system, inaccordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[26] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary flow diagram for a method forpolymerization of inherently conducting monomer onto the fabric, in accordancewith an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[27] FIG. 4 illustrates a graphical representation of increasing voltage onobserved current during electrically-assisted oxidative chemical vapor deposition(EoCVD) process, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.

[28] FIG. 5 illustrates a graphical representation of reduction in resistanceusing EoCVD process, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[29] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of thedisclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in suchdetail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detailoffered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on thecontrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternativesfalling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by theappended claims.

[30] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forthin order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the presentinvention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the embodiments of thepresent invention may be practised without some of these specific details.

[31] If the specification states a component or feature "may", "can","could", or "might" be included or have a characteristic, that particularcomponent or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.

[32] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims thatfollow, the meaning of "a," "an," and "the" includes plural reference unless thecontext clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, themeaning of "in" includes "in" and "on" unless the context clearly dictatesotherwise.

[33] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more completelyhereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplaryembodiments are shown. These exemplary embodiments are provided only forillustrative purposes and so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete andwill fully convey the scope of the invention to those of ordinary skill in the art.The invention disclosed may, however, be embodied in many different forms andshould not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Variousmodifications will be readily apparent to persons skilled in the art. The generalprinciples defined herein may be applied to other embodiments and applicationswithout departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Moreover, allstatements herein reciting embodiments of the invention, as well as specificexamples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functionalequivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include bothcurrently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e.,any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure).Also, the terminology and phraseology used is for the purpose of describingexemplary embodiments and should not be considered limiting. Thus, the presentinvention is to be accorded the widest scope encompassing numerous alternatives,modifications and equivalents consistent with the principles and featuresdisclosed. For purpose of clarity, details relating to technical material that isknown in the technical fields related to the invention have not been described indetail so as not to unnecessarily obscure the present invention.

[34] Thus, for example, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill inthe art that the diagrams, schematics, illustrations, and the like representconceptual views or processes illustrating systems and methods embodying thisinvention. The functions of the various elements shown in the figures may beprovided through the use of dedicated hardware as well as hardware capable ofexecuting associated software. Those of ordinary skill in the art further understandthat the exemplary hardware, software, processes, methods, and / or operatingsystems described herein are for illustrative purposes and, thus, are not intended tobe limited to any particular named element.

[35] Systems depicted in some of the figures may be provided in variousconfigurations.

[36] Each of the appended claims defines a separate invention, which forinfringement purposes is recognized as including equivalents to the variouselements or limitations specified in the claims. Depending on the context, allreferences below to the "invention" may in some cases refer to certain specificembodiments only. In other cases, it will be recognized that references to the"invention" will refer to subject matter recited in one or more, but not necessarilyall, of the claims.

[37] All methods described herein may be performed in any suitableorder unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted bycontext. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g., "such as")provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to betterilluminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of theinvention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construedas indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.

[38] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a termused in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definitionpersons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printedpublications and issued patents at the time of filing.

[39] The present disclosure relates, in general, to a chemical vapourdeposition process for making electro-conductive textiles. In particular, thepresent disclosure relates to a system and method for making an electroconductivefabric using electrical voltage during oxidative chemical vapourdeposition process.

[40] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary system for polymerization ofinherently conducting monomer onto a fabric, in accordance with an embodimentof the present disclosure

[41] In an aspect, the system of the present invention can be implementedto provide systems and m ethods to produce an electro-conductive fabric.

[42] In another aspect, the system of the present invention can produce anelectro-conductive polymer onto a flexible textile substrate.

[43] In another aspect, the system of the present invention increasepolymerization throughout the fabric by using electrical voltage in combinationwith a chemical oxidant.

[44] In another aspect, the system of the present invention reduces theresistance of the electro-conductive fabric formed with electrical voltagecombined with a chemical oxidant as compared to the resistance obtained withoutapplying an electrical voltage.

[45] In another aspect, the system of the present invention producing aflexible, non-metallic, and highly conductive textile material with electroconductivepolymer on its surface.

[46] In an embodiment, the system 100 of the present invention caninclude a power supply 102, a multimeter 104, a set of wires 106, 108, a pressuremonitoring gauge 110, a fabric 112, a reaction chamber 114, a round bottom flask124, and a water-filled glass beaker 132.

[47] In another embodiment, the system 100 of the present inventionincludes the power supply 102, which can be configured for applying a constantvoltage across the fabric 112 using a set of wires 106, 108. The set of wires 106,108 can be coupled to the fabric 112 for transferring the charge. The power supply102 is an electrical device that supplies electric power i.e. electrical energy istransferred to an electrical circuit. The power supply 102 is an electrical device,for example, a battery, any power source, and the like.

[48] In another embodiment, the system 100 of the present invention caninclude the multimeter 104, which can be communicatively coupled with thepower supply 102 by using the set of wires 106, 108. The multimeter 104 is aninstrument designed to measure electric current flowing through the circuit.

[49] In another embodiment, the system 100 of the present inventionincludes the reaction chamber 114, which can be electrically coupled with themultimeter 104 by using the set of wires 106, 108. The structure of the reactionchamber 114 can be cylindrical-shaped and made of glass material. In addition,the reaction chamber 114 can include a removable glass lid, which can be used forplacing the fabric 112 inside the reaction chamber 114.

[50] In another embodiment, the reaction chamber 114 can include thefabric 112, a pressure monitoring gauge 110, a first flow channel 116, a secondflow channel 118, an oil bath 120, and a hot plate 122. The fabric 112 can beconfigured for polymer deposition. The pressure monitoring gauge 110 can beconfigured for continuous monitoring of pressure. The first flow channel 116 canbe configured for supplying inert gas or to create a vacuum inside the reactionchamber 114. Followed by, supplying monomer vapour by the second flowchannel 118 from the round bottom flask 124 in order to enable polymerizationthroughout the width of the fabric 112 inside the reaction chamber 114. Thereaction chamber 114 can be placed in the oil bath 120 for maintaining uniformheat on the base and sidewalls of the reaction chamber 114. The heated reactionchamber 114 can prevent the condensation of monomer vapors on the glass wallsof the reaction chamber 114.

[51] In an embodiment, the pressure monitoring gauge 110 can bemounted on the reaction chamber 114, where the pressure monitoring gauge 110is configured to be turned ON before transferring the monomer vapor in thereaction chamber 114 to continuously monitor the pressure in the reactionchamber 114.

[52] In an embodiment, the system 100 of the present invention includesthe round bottom flask 124, which can be connectively coupled to the reactionchamber 114 by using the second flow channel 118. The structure of the roundbottom flask 124 can include spherical bottom, triple neck with different outletshaving dedicated functionality, where a first outlet includes the second flowchannel 118, a second outlet includes the third flow channel 130, and a third outletincludes a temperature sensor 128. The round bottom flask 124 can be placed in aheating mantle 126 for maintaining uniform heat on the base and sidewalls of theround bottom flask 124.

[53] In another embodiment, the system 100 of the present invention canbe configured for applying a constant voltage across the fabric 112 by the powersupply 102, which can be communicatively coupled with the multimeter 104 inseries for accurate measurement of electric current flowing through the circuit.The fabric 112 can be coated with an oxidant (ferric chloride) solution beforeplacing it in the reaction chamber 114. The pressure monitoring gauge 110 mustbe turned ON before transferring the monomer vapor in the reaction chamber 114so that pressure can be monitored continuously.

[54] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary fabric of the proposed system, inaccordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[55] In another embodiment, the system 100 of the present inventionincludes the fabric 112 which comprises a set of metal clips 202, 204, and a set ofmetal wires 206, 208. The fabric 112 can be coated with an oxidant solutionbefore placing it in the reaction chamber 114, where the oxidant solution is ferricchloride. The electro-conductive fabric, for example, silk, polyesters, and the like.

[56] In another embodiment, the set of metal clips 202, 204 are clampedon both the ends of the fabric 112. The set of metal clips 202, 204 are configuredto cover the fabric 112 firmly. Further, the set of metal wires 206, 208 are insertedinto slots cut into the fabric 112. The set of metal wires 206, 208 are configured tohold the fabric 112 loosely to enable polymerization throughout the width of thefabric 112 in the reaction chamber 114.

[57] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary flow diagram for a method 300 forpolymerization of the fabric, in accordance with an embodiment of the presentdisclosure.

[58] At block 302, a power supply can be used for applying a constantvoltage across the fabric 112 via a set of wires 106, 108. The set of wires 106, 108are coupled to the fabric 112 for transferring the charge. At block 304, inert gascan be supplied by a first flow channel 116 or to create a vacuum inside a reactionchamber 114. At block 306, monomer vapour can be supplied by the second flowchannel 118 for polymerization of the fabric 112 inside the reaction chamber 114.At block 308, uniform heat can be maintained on the base and sidewalls of thereaction chamber (114) and a round bottom flask (124) by a hot plate (122) and aheating mantle (126). Finally, at block 310, the pressure can be monitoredcontinuously, and polymerization can be enabled throughout the width of thefabric (112).

[59] FIG. 4 illustrates a graphical representation of increasing voltage onobserved current during EoCVD process, in accordance with embodiments of thepresent disclosure.

[60] FIG. 4 illustrates a graphical representation of increasing voltage onobserved current during EoCVD process, the graphical representation includeselectric current on the y-axis and time on the x-axis. The electric current can beobserved through the multimeter 104, which shows the dynamic change in currentflowing through the fabric 112. Further, as the polymerization of inherentlyconducting monomer onto the fabric 112 proceeds in the reaction chamber 114 theresistance starts decreasing and the current starts increasing. At a higher voltage,i.e., 12 V, the current saturates since the process is fast as compared to that at alower voltage, i.e., 6 V. At a lower voltage, the current does not saturate and thereis an increasing trend which shows that polymerization is not fully completed.The monomer vapors are supplied by the second flow channel 118 for up to 180seconds only, whereas the voltage was applied for 800 seconds to observe thebehavior of current through the fabric 112 after the monomer vapors have beenstopped.

[61] FIG. 5 illustrates a graphical representation of reduction in resistanceusing EoCVD process, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.

[62] FIG. 5 illustrates a graphical representation of reduction in resistanceusing EoCVD process the graphical representation includes electrical resistanceon the y-axis and voltage on the x-axis. The numerical values of electricalresistance are shown for the polyester fabric coated with polypyrrole using 0 voltand 12 volt. There is a remarkable reduction in electrical resistance of the fabricobtained using EoCVD method treatment at 12 volt. This is due to more polymerdeposition when an electric voltage is used during the process due to the oxidativenature of the electric charge.

[63] As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the term"coupled to" is intended to include both direct coupling (in which two elementsare coupled to each other or in contact each other) and indirect coupling (in whichat least one additional element is located between the two elements). Therefore,the terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are used synonymously. Within thecontext of this document terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are also usedeuphemistically to mean "communicatively coupled with" over a network, wheretwo or more devices are able to exchange data with each other over the network,possibly via one or more intermediary device.

[64] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention,other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departingfrom the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by theclaims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments,versions or examples, which are included to enable an entity having ordinary skillin the art to make and use the invention when combined with information andknowledge available to the entity having ordinary skill in the art.ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE

[65] The present disclosure provides systems and methods which aresolvent-less electrically-assisted oxidative chemical vapor deposition (EoCVD)process for polymerization of inherently conducting monomer onto fabric to makeit electrically conducting.

[66] The present disclosure provides systems and methods with flexible,non-metallic and highly conductive fabric material with electro-conductivepolymer onto its surface.

[67] The present disclosure provides systems and methods forpolymerization of intrinsically conducting monomers like aniline, pyrrole,thiophene and their derivatives like PEDOT, 1-methylpyrrole and 3-methylthiophene.

[68] The present disclosure provides systems and methods is used in avariety of applications, including but are not limited to electromagnetic shielding,heating pad, gas sensor, moisture sensor, and temperature sensor.

Claims

1. A system (100) for polymerization of a fabric (112) comprises: a power supply (102) is configured for applying a constant voltage across the fabric (112) using a set of wires (106, 108), wherein the set of wires (106, 108) are coupled to the fabric (112) for transferring the charge; a multimeter (104) is communicatively coupled with the power supply (102), wherein the multimeter (104) is configured for measuring current in the circuit; a reaction chamber (114) is electrically coupled with the multimeter (104), wherein the reaction chamber (114) comprises: the fabric (112) is configured for polymer deposition; a pressure monitoring gauge (110) is configured for continuously monitoring pressure; a first flow channel (116) is configured for supplying inert gas or to create a vacuum inside a reaction chamber (114); and a hot plate (122) and an oil bath (120) are configured for maintaining uniform heat on the base and sidewalls of the reaction chamber (114); a round bottom flask (124) is connectively coupled to the reaction chamber (114) by using a second flow channel (118), wherein the second flow channel (118) is configured for supplying monomer vapor for enabling polymerization throughout the width of the fabric (112) inside the reaction chamber (114).

2. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fabric (112) coated with an oxidant solution before placing it in the reaction chamber (114), wherein the oxidant solution is ferric chloride.

3. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a pressure monitoring gauge (110) is mounted on the reaction chamber (114), wherein the pressure monitoring gauge (110) is configured to be turned ON before transferring the monomer vapor in the reaction chamber (114) to continuously monitor the pressure in the reaction chamber (114).

4. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the reaction chamber (114) is cylindrical and made of glass material, wherein the reaction chamber (114) includes a removable glass lid used to place the fabric (112) inside the reaction chamber (114).

5. A method for polymerization of a fabric (112) comprises: applying, by a power supply (102), a constant voltage across the fabric (112) using a set of wires (106, 108), wherein the set of wires (106, 108) are coupled to the fabric (112) for transferring the charge; supplying, by a first flow channel (116), inert gas or to create a vacuum inside a reaction chamber (114); supplying, by a second flow channel (118), monomer vapor for polymerization inside the reaction chamber (114); maintaining, by a hot plate (122) and a heating mantle (126), uniform heat on the base and sidewalls of the reaction chamber (114) and a round bottom flask (124); monitoring, by the system (100), the pressure continuously, and enabling polymerization throughout the width of the fabric (112).

6. The method as claimed in claim 5, wherein the fabric (112) wherein the fabric (112) coated with an oxidant solution before placing in the reaction chamber (114), wherein the oxidant solution is ferric chloride.

7. The method as claimed in claim 5, wherein a pressure monitoring gauge (110) is mounted on the reaction chamber (114), wherein the pressure monitoring gauge (110) is configured to be turned ON before transferring the monomer vapor in the reaction chamber (114) to continuously monitor the pressure in the reaction chamber (114).

8. The method as claimed in claim 5, wherein the reaction chamber (114) is cylindrical-shaped and made of glass material, wherein the reaction chamber (114) includes a removable glass lid to place the fabric (112) inside the reaction chamber (114).

9. A fabric (112) comprises: a set of metal clips (202, 204) clamped on both the ends of the fabric (112), wherein the set of metal clips (202, 204) are configured to hold the fabric (112) firmly; and a set of metal wires (206, 208) inserted into slots cut into the fabric (112), wherein the set of metal wires (206, 208) are configured to hold the fabric (112) tightly to enable polymerization throughout the width of the fabric (112) in the reaction chamber (114).

10. The fabric (112) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the fabric (112) is an electro-conductive fabric coated with an oxidant solution before placing in the reaction chamber (114), wherein the oxidant solution is ferric chloride.