Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have received significant attention for their potential use in energy storage and battery applications. Their unique electrical and mechanical properties make them a key driver for innovation in these areas.

Often mixed with traditional cathode materials, such as lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO2) or lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4), CNTs improve properties in the cathode of lithium-ion batteries. The increase in charge facilitation using these nanomaterials results in a higher conductivity and increased energy density.

In addition to their potential use as a material in the cathode of lithium-ion batteries, CNTs also have a huge potential as an anode material. They prove to be useful in the anode due to their high surface area, high electrical conductivity, and ability to accommodate the large volume changes that occur during the charging and discharging process. By using CNTs in the anode, researchers aim to increase energy density, improve the cycle life, and enhance the safety of lithium-ion batteries.

There are, however, challenges that CNTs face in energy storage applications including scalability, cost, and stability. Tepanox addresses these challenges by offering CNTs at high loadings in the de-agglomerated state in solvents and binders used for making the electrodes. Our CNT dispersions can be dropped into slurry preparation without a need to modify your coating, drying, calendaring cutting, and assembly process. Furthermore, superior CNTs dispersions help with easy filtration of the slurry. High loadings of CNTs in water and NMP will improve your efficiency and reduce your costs of drying large amounts of solvents.

Tepanox can tailor the CNT dispersion to your specifications with the choice of your binders: Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), Polyethylene oxide (PEO) PVDF, Starch, Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), or Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA).Tepanox has a holistic understanding of the battery manufacturing process, polymeric materials, and the CNT supply chain. With two decades of practical experience in all commercial aspects of nanomaterials, Tepanox will be your trusted partner in assisting you with your material needs for cell development and manufacturing.