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Conductive coatings are special functional coatings that have developed rapidly alongside modern science and technology. Based on their different conductive mechanisms, they can be divided into two types: intrinsic type and filled type. Intrinsic conductive coatings possess conductivity either due to the polymer itself or as a result of doping, whereas in filled conductive coatings, the polymer itself is non-conductive; conductivity relies mainly on the conductive materials used as fillers. The conjugated system of graphene itself gives it strong electron transport capabilities and excellent electrical conductivity, which renders it highly suitable for use in conductive coatings. Yang Jianfeng et al. used solution mixing and ultrasonic dispersion methods to effectively disperse graphene in a polyethylene matrix; the percolation threshold of this composite material was 3.6%. When the mass fraction of graphene exceeds 6%, the resistivity stabilizes at 1×10^4 Ω·m. Lai Qi et al. modified graphene using different intercalants, which reduced agglomeration between graphene sheets while improving its dispersion stability in the resin matrix. By adding the modified graphene to the acrylic resin, studies have shown that the addition of graphene reduces the resistivity of the coating, thereby improving its electrical conductivity. Compared to traditional conductive materials such as silver powder, copper powder, and zinc oxide, graphene not only possesses excellent electrical conductivity but also superior thermal properties and light transmittance. Pham et al. prepared a mixed dispersion of graphene oxide and hydrazine hydrate, which was sprayed onto a preheated substrate. In this method, graphene oxide is reduced while the coating is being formed, resulting in a dense graphene conductive layer with a surface resistance of 2.2×10³ Ω and a light transmittance of 84% at a wavelength of 550 nm.