Carbon Nanotubes Doped with 50 wt% Zinc (Zn) Nanopowder/Nanoparticles

Description

Carbon Nanotubes Doped with 50 wt% Zinc (Zn) Nanopowder/Nanoparticles

This advanced nanocomposite merges the outstanding electrical conductivity and mechanical strength of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) with the chemical reactivity and functional properties of zinc (Zn) nanoparticles. With 50 wt% Zn uniformly doped, the material is optimized for use in energy storage, biosensors, catalysis, and optoelectronic devices.

The Zn nanoparticles are spherical, black in appearance, and approximately 50 nm in size. Featuring a high purity of 99.9%, a specific surface area of 60–90 m²/g, and a true density of 7.4 g/cm³, they enhance the composite’s electrochemical and mechanical performance. Combined with high-purity (>97 wt%) MWCNTs—boasting excellent aspect ratio, conductivity (>98 S/cm), and a large surface area—this hybrid nanomaterial provides superior multi-functionality.

Technical Properties

Zinc (Zn) Nanopowder – 50 wt%

• Purity: 99.9%

• Average Particle Size: 50 nm

• Specific Surface Area: 60–90 m²/g

• True Density: 7.4 g/cm³

• Color: Black

• Shape: Spherical

Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs)

• Purity: > 97 wt%

• Average Outside Diameter: > 50 nm

• Average Inside Diameter: 5 nm

• Length: 15–25 µm

• Tap Density: 0.15 g/cm³

• True Density: 2.4 g/cm³

• Specific Surface Area: > 65 m²/g

• Ash Content: < 1.5 wt%

• Electrical Conductivity: > 98 S/cm

• Color: Black

Key Applications

Zinc-doped carbon nanotubes exhibit improved hardness, tensile strength, and elastic modulus—making them ideal for advanced applications in:

1. Drug Delivery – Reactive and biocompatible nanocarriers

2. Biosensors – Enhanced sensitivity through electrochemical activity

3. CNT Composites – Lightweight, mechanically enhanced materials

4. Catalysis – Active surfaces for chemical transformations

5. Nanoprobes – Functional, miniaturized tools for bioimaging

6. Hydrogen Storage – Porous, high-capacity structures

7. Lithium Batteries – Efficient, durable anode materials

8. Gas-Discharge Tubes – Thermal and conductive enhancement

9. Flat Panel Displays – Improved electrical pathways

10. Supercapacitors – Fast-charging, long-life electrodes

11. Transistors – Stable and scalable hybrid materials

12. Solar Cells – High-performance, conductive layers

13. Photoluminescence – Zinc-enhanced optical properties

14. Templates – Nanoscale fabrication scaffolds

This Zn-doped CNT composite delivers multifunctional performance and is ideal for nanotechnology-based innovations across diverse sectors.