Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs)
Purity: >96% | Outside Diameter: 8–18 nm
Description:
Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs) are advanced carbon nanomaterials consisting of multiple concentric graphene layers rolled into tubular structures. With an outside diameter ranging from 8 to 18 nm, these MWCNTs offer superior mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties, making them suitable for a wide range of industrial, scientific, and research applications.
Technical Properties
- Purity: >96%, ensuring minimal impurities for enhanced performance
- Structure: Concentric layers of graphene sheets forming a multi-walled tubular structure
- Outside Diameter: 8–18 nm, suitable for diverse material and process requirements
- Aspect Ratio: High aspect ratio contributes to excellent reinforcement and conductivity properties
- Thermal Conductivity: ~3000 W/mK, providing superior heat transfer capabilities
- Electrical Conductivity: High conductivity due to the alignment of graphene layers
- Mechanical Strength: Tensile strength exceeding 100 GPa, making it one of the strongest materials
- Density: ~1.3–1.4 g/cm³, depending on the synthesis process
Applications
- Polymer and Composite Reinforcement
- Improves mechanical properties, such as tensile strength, elasticity, and toughness, in polymers and composites
- Widely used in lightweight materials for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications
- Energy Storage and Conversion
- Enhances performance in lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and fuel cells by improving charge transfer and energy storage capacity
- Used in conductive additives for battery electrodes
- Electronics and Conductive Materials
- Applied in conductive films, inks, and adhesives for advanced electronic devices
- Enables the development of next-generation flexible and stretchable electronics
- Thermal Management
- Used in thermal interface materials (TIMs) to improve heat dissipation in electronic devices
- Incorporated into composites and coatings for thermal conductivity enhancement
- Sensors and Actuators
- Ideal for creating high-sensitivity sensors for gases, pressure, and biological detection
- Used in actuators for responsive and lightweight materials
- Catalysis and Environmental Applications
- Serves as a support material for catalysts in chemical reactions, including hydrogen production and CO₂ reduction
- Used in water purification systems for removing pollutants and heavy metals
- Biomedical Applications
- Explored for drug delivery systems and biosensors due to its biocompatibility and functionalizable surface properties
Storage and Handling
- Storage Conditions: Store in a dry, cool, and sealed container to prevent contamination and degradation. Protect from moisture and direct sunlight.
- Safety Precautions: Handle with appropriate protective equipment, including gloves, goggles, and a dust mask, to avoid inhalation or contact with skin and eyes. Ensure proper ventilation during handling to prevent nanoparticle dispersion.
