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Hollow Mesoporous Carbon Sphere – 1 g Package
Product Type: Hollow Mesoporous Carbon Sphere
Research-grade laboratory product
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LABORATORY PROCUREMENT SUPPORT
For material selection, package selection and specification confirmation, contact our technical sales team.
E-MAIL: inquiry@atomfair.com
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
How does the BET surface area of ~940 m²/g for this hollow mesoporous carbon sphere compare to standard solid carbon blacks for catalyst support applications?
The ~940 m²/g BET surface area is significantly higher than typical solid carbon blacks (e.g., Vulcan XC-72 at ~250 m²/g), providing substantially more active sites for catalyst dispersion. This is achieved through the hollow mesoporous structure with an average aperture of 5 nm and particle diameter of 200–300 nm, as specified in the technical data. The high surface area combined with the hollow morphology enables enhanced mass transport and loading capacity for electrocatalytic or adsorption applications.
Can this hollow mesoporous carbon sphere be directly integrated into a standard NMP-based slurry formulation for battery electrode coating without additional functionalization?
Direct integration depends on compatibility with the solvent and binder system, as the product is supplied as a black powder with ~88 wt% carbon and ~12 wt% oxygen content. The oxygen functionality may influence dispersion stability in NMP, and the 5 nm average pore size could affect electrolyte wetting and binder infiltration. Pre-dispersion testing is recommended; the technical sales team can support solvent or functional group inquiries for quotation.
What are the recommended storage and handling conditions for this 1 g package of hollow mesoporous carbon sphere to prevent pore collapse or oxidation?
The product is a black powder with high surface area (~940 m²/g) and significant oxygen content (~12 wt%), making it susceptible to moisture adsorption and gradual oxidation if exposed to ambient air. It should be stored in a sealed, dry container under inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) at room temperature. Avoid exposure to high humidity or reactive atmospheres to preserve the 5 nm pore structure and surface chemistry.
This 1 g package of hollow mesoporous carbon spheres (AF-HMCS200-1G) offers a BET surface area of ~940 m²/g with an average pore aperture of 5 nm and particle diameter of 200–300 nm, making it suitable for adsorption, catalysis, or energy storage applications requiring high surface area and controlled mesoporosity.
Positive
- High BET surface area ~940 m²/g: The large specific surface area provides abundant active sites for adsorption, catalytic support, or electrochemical reactions, enhancing performance in battery or supercapacitor applications.
- Uniform mesoporous structure with 5 nm aperture: The average pore size of 5 nm facilitates efficient mass transport and size-selective loading of guest molecules or ions, critical for controlled release or electrode material design.
Trade-offs
- Small package size limits bulk processing: Supplied as a 1 g package, this quantity is suitable only for small-scale R&D or proof-of-concept experiments; scaling to pilot or production runs will require multiple units or custom packaging.
- Oxygen content ~12 wt% may affect surface chemistry: The presence of ~12% oxygen indicates residual oxygen-containing functional groups, which can alter wettability, reactivity, or electrochemical stability depending on the intended application environment.
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