Short-Carboxylic Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes, OD 5-15 nm, length 0.5-2um, purity >95%Product Type: Multi-walled carbon nanotube material
Research-grade laboratory product
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Supplier: Atomfair
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
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This material is a carboxylic-functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotube for research use. Its dimensional and purity specifications must be confirmed against the intended workflow before use.
- Dimensional and Purity Confirmation: Confirm outer diameter, length, purity, functional group, and package size with the technical sales team before quotation.
- Workflow Matching: Match the material form and dimensional specification to the intended dispersion, composite, film, electrode, or conductivity research workflow.
How does the short carboxylic functionalization of these MWCNTs affect their dispersion in polar solvents compared to pristine MWCNTs?
The short-carboxylic groups introduce polar surface functionality, enhancing dispersibility in polar solvents. The product is explicitly described as suitable for dispersion and composite workflows, though the source does not provide comparative data against pristine nanotubes. Users should conduct solvent-specific dispersion tests to confirm compatibility.
Can these short-carboxylic MWCNTs be directly integrated into polymer composite matrices for conductive applications without additional surface treatment?
Yes, the product is intended for composite and conductivity workflows, and the carboxylic functionalization provides reactive sites that can bond with polymer matrices. However, the source does not specify compatibility with specific polymers; users are advised to match the material form and dimensional specification to their intended application and confirm with the technical sales team if needed.
What storage and handling conditions are recommended to preserve the >95% purity and functionalization of these short-carboxylic MWCNTs?
The product description does not specify storage conditions, but as a research-grade carbon nanotube material, it should be stored in a sealed, dry container to prevent moisture absorption and contamination. Bulk quantity requirements should be confirmed when requesting quotation support, as stated in the procurement note.
Short-carboxylic multi-walled carbon nanotubes (OD 5-15 nm, length 0.5-2 µm, purity >95%) provide a functionalized nanocarbon platform for dispersion, composite, and electrode research, with carboxyl groups enhancing compatibility with polar matrices but requiring careful handling to avoid aggregation and contamination.
Positive
- Carboxyl functionalization for dispersion: Carboxylic acid groups on the nanotube surface improve dispersibility in polar solvents and polymer matrices, facilitating integration into composite, film, or electrode formulations without additional surface modification steps.
- High purity >95% for research consistency: Purity exceeding 95% minimizes amorphous carbon and metal catalyst residues, reducing variability in conductivity, electrochemical performance, and spectroscopic characterization across experimental batches.
Trade-offs
- Short length limits percolation networks: With a length of only 0.5-2 µm, these nanotubes may require higher loading fractions to achieve electrical percolation or mechanical reinforcement compared to longer MWCNTs, increasing formulation viscosity and cost.
- Bulk quantity confirmation required: Procurement notes indicate that bulk quantity requirements must be confirmed before quotation, suggesting potential lead time or minimum order constraints that could delay scale-up experiments.
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