Graphene Nanoplatelet (GNP)
Purity: 99.9+% | Size: 5 nm (thickness) | Surface Area: 135 m²/g | Diameter: 18 μm
Description:
Graphene Nanoplatelets (GNPs) are high-purity, multilayered graphene sheets with nanoscale thickness, large lateral dimensions, and a substantial surface area. With a thickness of 5 nm, a lateral diameter of 18 μm, and a surface area of 135 m²/g, these GNPs are ideal for applications requiring superior conductivity, mechanical reinforcement, and thermal management.
Technical Properties
- Purity: 99.9+%, ensuring extremely low impurity levels for precision applications
- Thickness (Size): 5 nm, providing excellent flexibility and nanoscale layer properties
- Surface Area (S.A.): 135 m²/g, suitable for catalytic, energy storage, and sensing applications
- Diameter (Dia.): 18 μm, enabling consistent dispersion in composites and uniform material properties
- Thermal Conductivity: ~3000 W/mK, making it highly effective for thermal management solutions
- Electrical Conductivity: Exceptional electron mobility for high-performance conductivity
- Mechanical Strength: Tensile strength up to 130 GPa for improved structural integrity in composites
- Stability: Chemically inert and thermally stable under a variety of conditions
- Compatibility: Disperses efficiently in polymers, resins, and solvents
Applications
- Energy Storage and Conversion
- Enhances energy density, cycling stability, and charge-discharge rates in lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors
- Applied in fuel cells for increased efficiency and durability
- Thermal Management
- Integrated into thermal interface materials (TIMs) for efficient heat dissipation in electronics
- Improves thermal conductivity in adhesives, coatings, and composites
- Polymer and Composite Reinforcement
- Strengthens tensile properties, elasticity, and thermal stability in polymers and advanced composites
- Ideal for lightweight, high-strength materials in automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors
- Electronics and Sensors
- Used in conductive films, inks, and printed electronics for next-generation devices
- Facilitates the development of high-sensitivity sensors for gases, chemicals, and biological detection
- Catalysis
- Acts as an efficient catalyst or catalyst support in chemical reactions such as hydrogen evolution and oxygen reduction
- Provides a high active surface area for catalytic and electrochemical applications
- Coatings and Additives
- Enhances anti-corrosion, anti-static, and wear-resistant properties in coatings
- Improves lubricity and performance in industrial greases and oils
- Biomedical Applications
- Explored for drug delivery systems, biosensors, and tissue engineering due to its biocompatibility and functional surface properties
Storage and Handling
- Storage Conditions: Store in a sealed, airtight container in a cool, dry, and dark environment to maintain material stability and prevent contamination
- Safety Precautions: Handle with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, goggles, and a dust mask, to avoid exposure. Ensure proper ventilation during handling to prevent nanoparticle dispersion
