Carbon Nanotubes Doped with 50 wt% Iron Oxide (Fe3O4) Nanopowder/Nanoparticles

Technical Specifications:

1. Composition:
   • Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) doped with 50 wt% Iron Oxide (Fe₃O₄) Nanopowder/Nanoparticles.
2. Carbon Nanotube Properties:
   • Type: Single-walled (SWCNTs) or Multi-walled (MWCNTs).
   • Diameter: Typically 10–50 nm.
   • Length: 1–20 μm.
   • Purity: CNTs are typically >95%, excluding Fe₃O₄ content.
3. Iron Oxide (Fe₃O₄) Nanoparticle Properties:
   • Particle Size: 10–50 nm.
   • Surface Area: >100 m²/g, depending on nanoparticle grade.
   • Magnetic and catalytic properties due to the presence of Fe₃O₄.
4. Blend Characteristics:
   • Uniform distribution of Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles on CNT surfaces or within CNT structures.
   • Enhanced functionality through the combination of CNT’s conductivity and Fe₃O₄’s magnetic and catalytic properties.
5. Electrical Conductivity:
   • High, influenced by CNT content: 10⁵–10⁷ S/m.
6. Magnetic Properties:
   • Fe₃O₄ imparts superparamagnetic behavior, useful in applications like magnetic separation and drug targeting.
7. Thermal Conductivity:
   • Improved heat dissipation due to CNT’s thermal properties, typically exceeding 200 W/m·K.
8. Density:
   • Dependent on Fe₃O₄ content, typically ranging from 2.0–3.0 g/cm³.
9. Functionalization:
   • Optional surface functionalization (e.g., -COOH, -OH) for dispersion, compatibility, or specific applications.

Applications:

1. Energy Storage and Conversion:
   • Electrode material for lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and fuel cells with enhanced capacity and performance.
   • Catalyst support for electrochemical reactions.
2. Magnetic Applications:
   • Magnetic separation for environmental remediation or chemical processing.
   • Used in targeted drug delivery systems or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a contrast agent.
3. Catalysis:
   • Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles provide catalytic activity, and CNTs offer high conductivity and surface area, enhancing reaction rates.
4. Sensors:
   • Magnetic and electrochemical sensors for environmental, chemical, and biological detection.
5. Water Treatment:
   • Adsorption and magnetic separation for removing heavy metals, organic pollutants, or other contaminants.
6. Composite Materials:
   • Integrated into polymers or ceramics for magnetic, thermal, and electrical enhancements.
7. Biomedical Applications:
   • Drug delivery, hyperthermia therapy, and biosensing due to Fe₃O₄’s biocompatibility and magnetic properties.
8. Research and Development:
   • Ideal for studying hybrid material properties in magnetic, catalytic, and conductive domains.