Oil single-walled carbon nanotubeconductivepaste High concentration MWCNTs water dispersion(~14 wt%) High concentration carboxyl MWCNTs waterdispersion, 2.16-2.64 wt% content, OD 1.4±0.5 nm; Lengthum>100Product Type: Single-walled carbon nanotube material
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
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What is the trade-off between the single-walled carbon nanotube loading (0.40 wt%) and the PVDF binder content (2±0.1 wt%) in this conductive paste for electrode fabrication?
The paste contains 0.40 wt% SWCNTs and 2±0.1 wt% PVDF binder in NMP, resulting in a solid content of 2.16-2.64 wt%. The high binder-to-nanotube ratio ensures good adhesion and film formation during coating, but may reduce the overall conductivity compared to higher nanotube loading formulations. The viscosity is maintained at ≤5000 mPa·s for processing.
Is this SWCNT paste compatible with aqueous electrode processing, or does it require an NMP-based solvent system?
This paste is formulated with NMP as the solvent (97.6±0.1 wt%) and PVDF binder, making it specifically designed for NMP-based processing. It is not compatible with aqueous systems due to the hydrophobic nature of the nanotubes and PVDF. Integration requires a dry environment and NMP recovery or handling systems.
What are the storage and handling requirements for this NMP-based SWCNT paste to maintain its specified properties?
The paste contains 97.6±0.1 wt% NMP, a solvent with known reproductive toxicity. Handling requires use in a fume hood with appropriate PPE. The paste should be stored in airtight containers to prevent NMP evaporation, which would alter the solid content and viscosity. The specified viscosity ≤5000 mPa·s and pH 5.0-9.0 should be verified before use if the material has been stored for extended periods.
This oil-based single-walled carbon nanotube conductive paste (AF-NM-C-SWCN-P900-R04I) is a pre-dispersed NMP-based slurry containing 2.16–2.64 wt% solid content with 0.40 wt% SWCNTs and 2±0.1 wt% PVDF binder, designed for direct use in electrode coating or conductive additive workflows without additional dispersion processing.
Positive
- Pre-dispersed NMP slurry with PVDF binder: The paste contains 2±0.1 wt% PVDF and 97.6±0.1 wt% NMP, enabling direct formulation into electrode coatings without separate binder dissolution or nanotube dispersion steps, reducing preparation time and batch variability.
- Controlled metal impurity profile: Magnetized metal content is specified at low ppb levels (Cr 1.22, Cu 0.331, Fe 3, Mn 6.3, Ni 0, Zn 0 ppb), which is critical for electrochemical applications where trace metal contamination can alter catalytic activity or cause parasitic side reactions.
Trade-offs
- NMP solvent handling requirements: The paste uses N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) as the primary solvent (97.6±0.1 wt%), which requires proper ventilation, personal protective equipment, and solvent recovery systems due to its toxicity and regulatory classification as a reprotoxic substance.
- Viscosity constraint for coating methods: Viscosity is specified at ≤5000 mPa·s, which may limit compatibility with certain spray-coating or inkjet-printing systems that require lower-viscosity formulations, necessitating dilution or process adjustment for alternative deposition techniques.
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