Carbon Nanotubes Doped with 50 wt% Boron Nitride (BN) Nanopowder/Nanoparticles

Technical Specifications:

1. Composition:
   • Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) doped with 50 wt% Boron Nitride (BN) Nanopowder/Nanoparticles.
2. Carbon Nanotube Properties:
   • Type: Single-walled (SWCNTs) or Multi-walled (MWCNTs).
   • Diameter: 10–50 nm.
   • Length: 1–20 μm.
   • Purity: CNTs typically >95%, excluding BN content.
3. Boron Nitride Nanoparticle Properties:
   • Particle Size: 10–50 nm.
   • Crystal Structure: Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) or other forms based on application.
   • Thermal Conductivity: ~300–400 W/m·K (depending on particle size and distribution).
   • Electrical Insulation: Excellent dielectric properties.
4. Blend Characteristics:
   • Uniform distribution of BN nanoparticles on or within CNT structures, offering combined properties of thermal insulation and conductivity.
   • Enhanced mechanical and thermal performance.
5. Electrical Conductivity:
   • Moderate conductivity due to the insulating nature of BN (~10⁴–10⁵ S/m, influenced by CNT content).
6. Thermal Conductivity:
   • High thermal conductivity exceeding 500 W/m·K, depending on the CNT-BN integration quality.
7. Density:
   • Typically ranges from 1.8–2.5 g/cm³.
8. Functionalization:
   • Optional surface treatments (-COOH, -OH) for improved dispersion and compatibility.

Applications:

1. Thermal Management:
   • Ideal for heat dissipation in electronics and advanced thermal interface materials (TIMs).
2. Composite Materials:
   • High-performance reinforcement in polymers or ceramics for enhanced mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties.
3. Energy Storage:
   • Used in lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors to improve thermal stability and cycling performance.
4. Coatings:
   • Anti-corrosion and thermally conductive coatings for industrial and electronic applications.
5. Electrical Insulation:
   • Suitable for use in insulating materials requiring a balance of thermal conductivity and electrical resistivity.
6. Aerospace and Automotive:
   • Lightweight, thermally stable components for high-performance applications.
7. Sensors:
   • Integration in thermal or dielectric sensors due to BN’s insulating properties.
8. Catalysis:
   • BN acts as a catalyst support, while CNTs enhance electrical conductivity and provide mechanical strength.
9. Biomedical Applications:
   • BN’s biocompatibility combined with CNT’s functionality enables applications in drug delivery and tissue engineering.
10. Research and Development:
    • Ideal for exploring hybrid material properties in thermal, electrical, and mechanical domains.