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High-throughput and consistent production of aqueous suspensions of Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes

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Chiodarelli, N 

Abstract

Understanding how to produce concentrated Carbon Nanotube (CNT) suspensions at high-throughput is key for the production of CNT-based products, as these allow for a straightforward integration of CNT powders in a variety of applications. In this work, we present three important developments for the production of aqueous suspensions using Single-Wall CNT and sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) as a dispersing surfactant: a reliable protocol to improve the reproducibility of CNT-SDS suspensions; a model describing how the CNT concentration evolves during sonication; a continuous-flow system allowing to upscale the production of suspensions. Combined, these findings pave the way for a deterministic production of CNT suspensions at high-volume, which is important for the manufacturing of advanced CNT devices.

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Keywords

Carbon nanotubes, Suspensions, Colloids, Continuous flow, Nanoparticle ink

Journal Title

Carbon

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Journal ISSN

0008-6223
1873-3891

Volume Title

145

Publisher

Elsevier BV
Sponsorship
European Research Council (337739)
European Research Council (737627)
European Commission Horizon 2020 (H2020) Marie Sk?odowska-Curie actions (659001)