Technical Specification:
- Material Composition:
- Graphene Content: 1.0 wt%.
- Contains 1.0% graphene by weight in the NMP dispersion.
- Purity: 99.5% graphene.
- High-purity graphene ensures minimal impurities, enhancing electrical and mechanical properties.
- Dispersion Medium: N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP).
- High-boiling-point solvent with excellent dispersion properties for uniform graphene distribution.
- Graphene Content: 1.0 wt%.
- Physical Properties:
- Appearance: Black liquid.
- Graphene Flake Size: Typically <1 µm, consisting of single-layer or few-layer graphene sheets.
- Viscosity: Medium to high, depending on formulation, suitable for coating and film formation.
- Density: Approximately 1.03 g/cm³, typical for NMP-based solutions.
- Electrical and Thermal Properties:
- Electrical Conductivity:
- High, attributed to graphene’s exceptional conductivity.
- Thermal Conductivity:
- Excellent, suitable for heat management in advanced devices.
- Electrical Conductivity:
- Chemical Stability:
- Stable Dispersion:
- Uniform suspension with minimal sedimentation under standard conditions.
- Stable Dispersion:
- Packaging:
- Delivered in sealed, solvent-resistant containers of various sizes (e.g., 100 mL to 5 liters).
Applications:
- Primary Applications:
- Energy Storage:
- Enhances the performance of electrodes in lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and fuel cells.
- Conductive Coatings:
- Used for creating thin, uniform conductive films on various substrates.
- Advanced Composites:
- Integrates into polymers and resins to improve electrical, mechanical, and thermal properties.
- Energy Storage:
- Industries:
- Electronics:
- Development of flexible circuits, transparent conductive films, and sensors.
- Automotive:
- Applied in battery systems and lightweight conductive components.
- Energy:
- Enhances performance in renewable energy storage solutions and high-capacity batteries.
- Aerospace:
- Reinforces lightweight materials for advanced structural and electronic components.
- Electronics:
- Advantages for Applications:
- High Graphene Content:
- 1.0 wt% graphene allows for greater conductivity and mechanical reinforcement compared to lower concentrations.
- NMP Solvent Compatibility:
- Ensures good adhesion and uniform film formation in coatings and advanced manufacturing.
- Stability:
- Long-lasting dispersion minimizes agglomeration and ensures consistent performance.
- Ease of Integration:
- Suitable for spray, dip, and spin-coating applications.
- High Graphene Content:
- Specialized Uses:
- Battery and Supercapacitor Development:
- Enhances charge transfer and energy density in advanced energy storage devices.
- Electromagnetic Shielding:
- Provides EMI shielding for electronic devices and enclosures.
- 3D Printing:
- Used as a conductive ink for additive manufacturing of advanced components.
- Nanotechnology:
- Supports the fabrication of graphene-based nanostructures for specialized applications.
- Battery and Supercapacitor Development:
- Challenges and Mitigation:
- NMP Handling:
- NMP is a hazardous solvent requiring proper ventilation and handling precautions.
- Solution: Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and work in a well-ventilated area.
- NMP is a hazardous solvent requiring proper ventilation and handling precautions.
- Sedimentation:
- Graphene may settle during storage.
- Solution: Shake or ultrasonicate the dispersion before use.
- Graphene may settle during storage.
- Drying and Application:
- NMP’s slow evaporation rate can extend drying times.
- Solution: Optimize application conditions with controlled environments or heat-assisted drying.
- NMP’s slow evaporation rate can extend drying times.
- NMP Handling:
Storage Guidelines:
- Temperature: Store at room temperature, away from heat and open flames as NMP is flammable.
- Container: Use airtight, solvent-resistant containers to prevent evaporation and contamination.
- Agitation: Shake or stir thoroughly before use to maintain a uniform dispersion.
Summary:
The Graphene NMP Dispersion with 99.5% purity and 1.0 wt% graphene content is a high-performance material ideal for applications in energy storage, conductive coatings, and advanced composites. Its compatibility with NMP ensures excellent film-forming properties and dispersion stability, making it suitable for high-performance electronics, automotive, and renewable energy applications. Proper storage and handling ensure consistent quality and optimal performance.