Short Length Double-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (DWCNTs)
Purity: >65% | Outer Diameter (OD): 2–4 nm | Length: Short
Description:
Short-length Double-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (DWCNTs) consist of two concentric graphene cylinders with an outer diameter ranging from 2 to 4 nm. These nanotubes retain the unique properties of single-walled and multi-walled nanotubes, offering a balance of strength, flexibility, and conductivity. Their short length enhances their dispersibility, making them suitable for various high-performance applications in composites, energy storage, and sensors.
Technical Properties
- Purity: >65%, ensuring a high concentration of functional DWCNTs for effective application
- Outer Diameter (OD): 2–4 nm, providing a small tubular structure ideal for nanoscale applications
- Length: Short, enabling improved dispersibility and processing in composites and solutions
- Thermal Conductivity: ~3000 W/mK, excellent for heat dissipation
- Electrical Conductivity: High, owing to the seamless graphene layers
- Mechanical Strength: High tensile strength and resilience, suitable for reinforcement applications
- Structure: Two concentric graphene cylinders with an interlayer spacing of ~0.34 nm
Applications
- Polymer and Composite Reinforcement
- Improves tensile strength, elasticity, and toughness of polymeric and composite materials
- Suitable for lightweight, high-performance materials in aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors
- Energy Storage and Conversion
- Enhances charge transfer, cycling stability, and energy storage in lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors
- Used as conductive additives in battery electrodes for improved efficiency
- Electronics and Conductive Materials
- Integrated into conductive films, inks, and coatings for advanced electronic devices
- Ideal for applications requiring miniaturized and highly conductive materials
- Thermal Management
- Incorporated into thermal interface materials (TIMs) for efficient heat dissipation in electronic components
- Enhances the thermal conductivity of adhesives and coatings
- Sensors and Actuators
- Applied in gas, chemical, and biosensors due to their high surface area and electrical sensitivity
- Used in actuators for their lightweight and responsive properties
- Catalysis and Environmental Applications
- Acts as a catalyst support for chemical reactions, including hydrogen evolution and CO₂ reduction
- Used in water purification systems for pollutant and heavy metal removal
- Biomedical Applications
- Explored for drug delivery, biosensors, and tissue engineering due to their biocompatibility and functionalizable surfaces
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 personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, goggles, and a dust mask. Ensure proper ventilation to minimize nanoparticle exposure during handling.
