Technical Specifications:
- Composition:
- A mixture of Carbon Black (CB) and Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs), optimized for specific applications.
- Purity: >97.5%, ensuring minimal impurities for high-performance applications.
- Carbon Black Properties:
- Particle Size: Typically 10–500 nm.
- Surface Area: 50–1500 m²/g, depending on grade.
- High conductivity and reinforcement capabilities.
- Carbon Nanotube Properties:
- Type: Single-walled (SWCNTs) or Multi-walled (MWCNTs).
- Diameter: 1–50 nm.
- Length: 1–20 μm.
- Excellent electrical/thermal conductivity, tensile strength, and aspect ratio.
- Blend Characteristics:
- Combines the high conductivity and mechanical strength of CNTs with the dispersion and cost-efficiency of carbon black.
- Improves performance in electrical, thermal, and reinforcement applications.
- Electrical Conductivity:
- Enhanced compared to pure carbon black, typically 10⁵–10⁷ S/m, depending on CNT content.
- Thermal Conductivity:
- Improved heat dissipation compared to standalone carbon black, exceeding 200 W/m·K.
- Density:
- Varies with mixing ratio, typically 1.8–2.2 g/cm³.
- Functionalization:
- Optional chemical modifications (-COOH, -OH) to improve compatibility with polymers or dispersion in solvents.
Applications:
- Rubber and Plastics:
- Used as a reinforcing agent in tires, seals, and polymer composites to enhance durability and conductivity.
- Electrodes:
- Ideal for supercapacitors, batteries, and fuel cells, combining high conductivity with structural support.
- Conductive Inks and Coatings:
- Improves electrical and thermal performance in flexible and printed electronics.
- Thermal Management:
- Used in heat-dissipating materials for electronics and industrial systems.
- Catalyst Supports:
- Provides a high surface area for catalytic reactions in chemical and energy systems.
- EMI Shielding:
- Effective in electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding applications due to high conductivity and lightweight properties.
- Sensors:
- Incorporated in gas and liquid sensors for enhanced sensitivity and faster response times.
- Composite Materials:
- Integrated into polymer, ceramic, or metal matrices for structural, thermal, and electrical enhancements.