Graphene Nanoplatelet (GNP)
Purity: 99.9+% | Size: 5 nm (thickness) | Surface Area: 170 m²/g | Diameter: 7 μm
Description:
Graphene Nanoplatelets (GNPs) are high-purity carbon nanomaterials composed of multilayered graphene sheets with exceptional properties such as high thermal conductivity, mechanical strength, and electrical conductivity. The unique combination of nanoscale thickness (5 nm), large surface area (170 m²/g), and lateral diameter (7 μm) makes this material highly versatile for various industrial and research applications.
Technical Properties
- Purity: 99.9+%, ensuring minimal impurities for precision applications
- Thickness (Size): 5 nm, contributing to excellent flexibility and layer properties
- Surface Area (S.A.): 170 m²/g, providing an extensive active area for interactions in catalytic, sensing, or energy applications
- Diameter (Dia.): 7 μm, offering large lateral dimensions for material uniformity and dispersion
- Thermal Conductivity: ~3000 W/mK, enabling efficient heat transfer
- Electrical Conductivity: High conductivity due to graphene’s exceptional electron mobility
- Mechanical Strength: Tensile strength up to 130 GPa, making it one of the strongest known materials
- Stability: Chemically inert and thermally stable under typical conditions
- Compatibility: Excellent dispersion in polymers, solvents, and composite matrices
Applications
- Energy Storage and Conversion
- Used in lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors to enhance charge storage, cycle life, and conductivity
- Improves the performance of fuel cells and next-generation energy systems
- Thermal Management
- Incorporated in thermal interface materials (TIMs) to dissipate heat in electronic devices
- Enhances thermal conductivity in composites and coatings for industrial and consumer applications
- Polymer and Composite Reinforcement
- Increases mechanical strength, flexibility, and thermal stability in polymers and resins
- Applied in advanced structural materials, including aerospace and automotive industries
- Electronics and Sensors
- Used in printed electronics, conductive inks, and transparent conductive films
- Integrated into sensors for detecting gases, chemicals, and biological agents due to its large surface area and sensitivity
- Catalysis
- Acts as a catalyst or catalyst support in chemical reactions, including hydrogen evolution and oxygen reduction
- Provides an extensive surface area for catalytic activities in environmental and industrial processes
- Coatings and Additives
- Enhances the durability and conductivity of anti-corrosion and anti-static coatings
- Improves lubricity in oils and greases for mechanical applications
- Biomedical Applications
- Explored for drug delivery, biosensors, and tissue engineering due to its biocompatibility and unique surface properties
Storage and Handling
- Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container. Protect from moisture and direct sunlight
- Safety Precautions: Handle with care using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, goggles, and a dust mask to avoid inhalation or skin contact. Ensure proper ventilation during handling to prevent nanoparticle dispersion
