High Purified Carboxylic Single-walled carbon nanotubes, OD 1-2 nm, length 1-3um, purity >95%Product Type: Single-walled carbon nanotube material
Research-grade laboratory product
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Supplier: Atomfair
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
How does carboxylic functionalization affect the dispersibility and electrical conductivity of these SWCNTs compared to pristine grades?
Carboxylic functionalization introduces polar carboxyl groups that significantly improve dispersibility in aqueous and polar solvents, making them suitable for dispersion and composite workflows. However, the covalent modification introduces sp3 defects that reduce intrinsic electrical conductivity compared to pristine SWCNTs, which are typically preferred for conductivity-focused applications. The product description lists carboxylated grades as selectable for dispersion, composite, and electrode workflows, while pristine grades are available for conductivity workflows.
What polymer matrices or solvent systems are recommended for integrating these carboxylic SWCNTs into composite or electrode formulations?
The carboxylic functional group makes these SWCNTs compatible with polar solvents (e.g., water, ethanol, DMF) and polar polymer matrices such as PVA, PMMA, or epoxy, enabling stable dispersion for composite or electrode fabrication. The product description explicitly states that carboxylated grades can be matched to dispersion, composite, film, electrode, and conductivity workflows, but users should confirm specific solvent compatibility and application requirements with the technical sales team before quotation.
What storage and handling precautions are required to maintain the quality of carboxylic SWCNTs during laboratory use?
The product is supplied as a research-grade laboratory powder with high purity (>95%) and carboxylic functionalization. To prevent moisture absorption, aggregation, or degradation, it should be stored in a sealed container in a dry, inert atmosphere away from strong oxidizers. The product description notes that the functional group, diameter, and purity must be confirmed before quotation, and users should contact the manufacturer (Atomfair LLC) for detailed handling and safety guidelines.
This high-purity carboxylic-functionalized single-walled carbon nanotube material (OD 1-2 nm, length 1-3 µm, >95% purity) is evaluated for research applications requiring conductive or dispersible nanocarbon with surface carboxyl groups for further functionalization or composite integration.
Positive
- Carboxylic functionalization enables dispersion: The carboxyl groups on the nanotube surface improve dispersibility in polar solvents and facilitate covalent attachment to polymers, biomolecules, or metal oxides for composite and electrode fabrication.
- High purity and narrow diameter range: Purity >95% with outer diameter 1-2 nm and length 1-3 µm provides consistent electronic properties and minimizes batch-to-batch variability for sensitive nanocarbon research workflows.
Trade-offs
- Requires careful handling and storage: As a high-surface-area nanomaterial, the powder is prone to electrostatic charging and moisture adsorption; storage in sealed, dry conditions is necessary to maintain functional group integrity and prevent aggregation.
- Application-specific dispersion optimization needed: Achieving uniform dispersion in target matrices may require sonication, surfactant addition, or solvent selection optimization, adding process development time for each new workflow.
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