Graphene Nanoplatelet (GNP)
Purity: 99.9+% | Size: 3 nm (thickness) | Surface Area: 530 m²/g | Diameter: 1.5 μm
Description:
Graphene Nanoplatelets (GNPs) with an ultra-high purity of 99.9+% are advanced nanomaterials featuring a thickness of 3 nm, a small lateral diameter of 1.5 μm, and a significantly large surface area of 530 m²/g. These properties make GNPs ideal for applications that require high surface interactions, superior conductivity, and robust mechanical performance.
Technical Properties
- Purity: 99.9+%, ensuring minimal impurities for precision and high-performance applications
- Thickness (Size): 3 nm, providing exceptional nanoscale properties and flexibility
- Surface Area (S.A.): 530 m²/g, offering a large active area for chemical, catalytic, and energy storage applications
- Diameter (Dia.): 1.5 μm, enabling fine dispersion and tailored material properties in nanocomposites
- Thermal Conductivity: ~3000 W/mK, ideal for advanced thermal management solutions
- Electrical Conductivity: Exceptional electron mobility, delivering high electrical conductivity
- Mechanical Strength: Tensile strength up to 130 GPa, making it suitable for structural reinforcement
- Stability: Chemically inert and thermally stable under various environmental conditions
- Compatibility: Excellent dispersion in solvents, resins, and polymer matrices
Applications
- Energy Storage and Conversion
- Provides enhanced energy density and faster charge-discharge rates in lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors
- Improves efficiency and durability in fuel cells and other renewable energy systems
- Thermal Management
- Applied in thermal interface materials (TIMs) for efficient heat dissipation in electronics and devices
- Enhances the thermal conductivity of adhesives, coatings, and composite materials
- Polymer and Composite Reinforcement
- Strengthens tensile and impact resistance in lightweight polymer composites
- Suitable for advanced materials in aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications
- Electronics and Sensors
- Integrated into conductive films, inks, and printed electronics for advanced electronic devices
- Ideal for high-sensitivity sensors used for detecting gases, chemicals, and biological agents
- Catalysis
- Serves as a catalyst or support material for reactions such as hydrogen evolution, oxygen reduction, and carbon capture
- Provides an extensive surface area for catalytic activity, improving reaction efficiency
- Coatings and Additives
- Enhances anti-corrosion, anti-static, and wear-resistant properties in coatings
- Improves lubricity and performance in oils and greases for industrial applications
- Biomedical Applications
- Explored for use in drug delivery systems, biosensors, and tissue engineering due to its biocompatibility and functionalizable surface properties
Storage and Handling
- Storage Conditions: Store in a sealed, airtight container in a cool, dry, and dark environment to prevent degradation and contamination
- Safety Precautions: Handle using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, goggles, and a dust mask, to avoid exposure. Ensure adequate ventilation during handling to prevent nanoparticle dispersion
