Carbon nanotubeaqueous dispersion, 9-10 wt% contentProduct Type: Carbon nanotube dispersion
Research-grade laboratory product
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Supplier: Atomfair
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
This product is a carbon nanotube aqueous dispersion with 9-10 wt% content in water. It is intended for research use only and must be used as supplied to maintain concentration and solvent composition.
- Material form: The dispersion is a black slurry that should be stored in its original container to prevent evaporation or contamination.
How does the 9–10 wt% CNT content of this aqueous dispersion compare to lower concentrations for achieving electrical percolation in composite films?
The 9–10 wt% CNT content provides a high loading fraction suitable for reaching percolation thresholds in polymer composites without requiring large volumes of dispersion. However the exact percolation behavior depends on nanotube aspect ratio and dispersion quality; users should compare this specification against their target loading using the provided concentration data for formulation matching.
Can this water-based CNT dispersion be used directly in organic solvent-based coating processes?
This dispersion uses water as solvent; direct addition into organic solvent systems may cause incompatibility due to phase separation. For non-aqueous workflows Atomfair offers alternative dispersions in NMP (as noted in material selection options) which should be selected based on solvent compatibility with your binder and substrate system.
What laboratory infrastructure is required to handle this aqueous CNT slurry safely?
As a research-grade carbon nanotube slurry (black slurry appearance), standard nanomaterial handling protocols including fume hoods and PPE are recommended to minimize inhalation of dried particulates. The water-based formulation reduces airborne dust risk compared to dry powders but sealed containers should be used during storage to maintain concentration stability at 9–10 wt%.
This carbon nanotube aqueous dispersion (9-10 wt% CNT content, water solvent) is evaluated for its suitability as a conductive additive or composite precursor in aqueous-phase processing workflows, with the black slurry form factor enabling direct incorporation into electrode slurries or polymer matrices without solvent exchange.
Positive
- High CNT loading in water: The 9-10 wt% CNT content in an aqueous carrier provides a concentrated dispersion that minimizes added water volume during formulation, reducing drying time and energy input for electrode or composite film preparation.
- Ready-to-use slurry form: The black slurry appearance indicates a pre-dispersed, agglomerate-reduced state that can be directly blended into aqueous binders or polymer solutions, bypassing the need for in-house CNT dispersion and sonication steps.
Trade-offs
- Water solvent limits compatibility: The water-based solvent system restricts use to hydrophilic or water-compatible formulations; non-aqueous systems (e.g., NMP-based electrode slurries) require solvent exchange or phase transfer, adding processing complexity.
- Viscosity and handling variability: As a slurry with unspecified viscosity, the dispersion may exhibit shear-thinning behavior or settling over time, requiring agitation or rheological characterization before metering into automated coating or dispensing equipment.
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