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Mesoporous Carbon Spheres (50 nm) – 500 mg Package
Product Type: Mesoporous Carbon Spheres
Research-grade laboratory product
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
How does the BET surface area of ~434.7 m²/g and pore size of 4.43 nm in these 50–150 nm mesoporous carbon spheres affect adsorption capacity versus mass transfer kinetics for supercapacitor electrode fabrication?
The high BET surface area of ~434.7 m²/g provides abundant active sites for ion adsorption, which is beneficial for charge storage in supercapacitor electrodes. However, the 4.43 nm mesopores, while facilitating electrolyte ion transport compared to micropores, may introduce a trade-off: the 50–150 nm particle size increases interparticle diffusion path lengths, potentially slowing mass transfer kinetics at high charge-discharge rates relative to smaller nanoparticles. This combination is explicitly specified for the AF-MCS50-500MG product.
Can these 50 nm mesoporous carbon spheres be directly integrated into a slurry for NMP-based electrode coating without additional surface functionalization, or is a compatibilizer required for non-polar binders like PVDF?
The product is supplied as pristine mesoporous carbon spheres with no stated surface functionalization or solvent compatibility data. For integration into NMP-based slurries with PVDF binders, the native carbon surface is generally compatible, but the 4.43 nm pore structure may trap solvent or binder, altering rheology. The source does not specify functional groups or pre-treatment; therefore, users should verify dispersion stability and slurry homogeneity through small-scale trials before scale-up, as no compatibilizer recommendation is provided.
What are the recommended storage conditions and handling precautions to prevent pore collapse or moisture adsorption in these 500 mg packages of mesoporous carbon spheres?
The product description does not specify explicit storage conditions or handling precautions. However, given the high BET surface area of ~434.7 m²/g and 4.43 nm pore size, these mesoporous carbon spheres are prone to moisture and volatile organic compound adsorption from ambient air, which can alter pore characteristics. Standard best practice for such high-surface-area carbons dictates storage in a sealed, desiccated container under inert gas (e.g., argon or nitrogen) at room temperature, and handling in a dry glovebox to minimize contamination.
Mesoporous Carbon Spheres (50 nm) with BET surface area ~434.7 m2/g and pore size 4.43 nm offer high porosity for research applications, but the 500 mg package size and need for specification confirmation impose constraints on experimental scale and procurement.
Positive
- High specific surface area: BET surface area of ~434.7 m2/g provides abundant active sites for adsorption, catalysis, and energy storage applications.
- Well-defined mesoporosity: Pore size of 4.43 nm falls within the mesoporous range, enabling size-selective molecular transport and loading of guest species.
Trade-offs
- Limited package quantity: The 500 mg package restricts use to small-scale experiments; multiple units are required for larger studies or high-throughput screening.
- Pre-use specification verification required: Buyer must confirm particle size, surface area, and pore data align with intended application before ordering, as stated in the product description.
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