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Mesoporous Carbon Spheres (200 nm) – 250 mg Package
Product Type: Mesoporous Carbon Spheres
Research-grade laboratory product
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
How does the 2.81 nm pore size of these mesoporous carbon spheres affect mass transport versus surface area for catalytic support applications?
The 2.81 nm pore size places these spheres in the small mesopore regime, which provides high surface area (~400.2 m²/g) but may impose diffusion limitations for larger reactant molecules or bulky catalysts. The narrow pore diameter enhances capillary condensation and size-exclusion selectivity, making them suitable for small-molecule adsorption or as a support for nanoparticles below ~2.5 nm, but less ideal for macromolecular or enzyme immobilization where larger mesopores (>5 nm) are preferred.
Can these 200 nm mesoporous carbon spheres be dispersed in aqueous or organic solvents without surfactant for slurry-based electrode coating?
The product description does not specify surface functionalization or dispersibility in specific solvents. As pristine mesoporous carbon spheres with a ~200 nm diameter and 2.81 nm pores, they are expected to be hydrophobic and may require a surfactant or solvent optimization (e.g., NMP or ethanol) to achieve stable colloidal dispersions. For aqueous slurry formulations, additional surface oxidation or functionalization would likely be needed to prevent agglomeration.
What storage and handling precautions are required to preserve the pore structure and surface area of these 250 mg mesoporous carbon spheres?
The product description does not include explicit storage or handling guidelines. However, as a high-surface-area mesoporous material (~400.2 m²/g), these spheres are hygroscopic and can adsorb ambient moisture and volatile organics, which may block pores or alter surface chemistry. Storage in a sealed, dry container under inert gas (argon or nitrogen) at room temperature is recommended, and exposure to high humidity or solvent vapors should be minimized to preserve the 2.81 nm pore integrity.
This 250 mg package of mesoporous carbon spheres (200 nm diameter) offers a high BET surface area of ~400.2 m²/g and a uniform pore size of 2.81 nm, making it suitable for lab-scale adsorption, catalysis, and electrochemical studies where controlled mesoporosity is required.
Positive
- High specific surface area: BET surface area of ~400.2 m²/g provides abundant active sites for adsorption, catalysis, or charge storage applications.
- Uniform mesopore size: Pore diameter of 2.81 nm enables size-selective molecular transport and consistent pore accessibility for guest species.
Trade-offs
- Limited package quantity: The 250 mg package restricts use to small-scale experiments; larger studies or multiple replicates require multiple units or bulk ordering.
- Nanopowder handling precautions: As sub-micron particles, the spheres may form airborne dust; proper fume hood use and personal protective equipment are recommended during handling.
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