Product Name
Miralon D 125-NMP Carbon Nanotube Dispersion in NMP Solvent for High-Performance Cathode Slurries for Battery Cathodes
Brief Description
Miralon D 125-NMP is a multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) material pre-dispersed in N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) solvent, containing PVDF binder. It is specifically engineered as a conductive additive to formulate high-performance cathode slurries for lithium-ion batteries, enhancing their energy density, cycle life, and overall electrochemical performance.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Formulation of NMP-based coatings for battery cathode slurries, particularly with Li-containing oxides as active materials.- Manufacturing of high-performance lithium-ion batteries (LiB).- Production of high-capacity automotive LiB, especially those utilizing NCA or ternary active materials.- Enhancing conductivity in supercapacitors, conductive films, and composite materials.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Chemical Industry- Energy (specifically battery manufacturing and energy storage)- General Manufacturing (for battery cell and pack production)- LED/Electronics (as a component for electronic device batteries)- Aerospace/Defense (for advanced battery applications where Miralon materials are already utilized for other properties).
Special and Unique Features
- Enhanced performance in battery systems, performing like a single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) but with lower cost and superior electrode mechanical properties.- Achieves performance comparable to Carbon Black (CB) with significantly less carbon content in the cathode.- Increases the energy density and capacity of battery systems by enabling more active material in the electrode.- Offers a 90% reduction in carbon footprint compared to using traditional Carbon Black.- Provided as a pre-dispersed conductive additive, ensuring standardized electrical and mechanical properties.- Ready-to-use, allowing for direct combination with battery active material or dilution to desired carbon/binder content.- Improves battery cycle life and performance under large currents.- Contributes to higher tap density and electrode conductivity.- Forms an even and efficient conductive network within the electrode.
Key Properties
- Type: Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube (MWCNT) dispersion.- Solvent: N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP).- Composition: Contains 1.25% MIRALON pulp and 3.75% PVDF binder.- Viscosity: 6000-7000 cP (6-7 Pa.s at 10 s-1).- Particulate Size: Less than 60 microns (via Hegman gauge).- Appearance: Opaque Black color.- Conductivity: Electrically and thermally conductive.- Mechanical Strength: Carbon nanotubes are up to 25 times stronger than steel.- Lightweight: Contributes to lightweight material solutions.- Dispersion Stability: Exhibits excellent dispersion stability in NMP.
Surface Compatibility
- Compatible with NMP-based coatings and various battery active materials, including Li-containing oxides.- Suitable for use with LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) and high-nickel cathode materials.- Can be integrated with cathode materials such as LiCoO2, LiFePO4, LiMn2O4, LiNiCoO2, and LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4.- Forms composite electrodes effectively with less conductive electrode materials.
Known backups / known substitutes
- **Carbon Black (CB):** A traditional conductive additive, though Miralon D 125-NMP offers superior performance with significantly less material.- **Other Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs):** Miralon D 125-NMP is an advanced MWCNT material designed to outperform generic MWCNTs.- **Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (SWCNTs):** Miralon D 125-NMP provides comparable performance to SWCNTs at a lower cost.- **Other Carbon Nanotube Dispersions:** Products like OCSiAl's TUBALL BATT NMP are alternative graphene nanotube dispersions for cathodes.- **NMP Solvent Alternatives (for the solvent component):** If NMP itself needs to be replaced due to regulatory or health concerns, alternatives include 1,3-Dioxolane, TOU (2,5,7,10-Tetraoxaundecane), Sulfolane, DMSO, and Cyrene.
Comparison Note
Miralon D 125-NMP Carbon Nanotube Dispersion offers a significant advantage over traditional conductive additives like Carbon Black and even generic Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes. It delivers performance akin to more expensive Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes but at a lower cost and with enhanced electrode mechanical properties. This product requires 10-30 times less material than Carbon Black to achieve superior or equivalent conductivity, leading to higher energy density, longer cycle life, improved discharge power, and better adhesion in battery cathodes. Furthermore, its use results in a 90% reduction in carbon footprint compared to traditional Carbon Black, highlighting its environmental benefits. The excellent dispersion stability of Miralon CNTs in NMP ensures a uniform and efficient conductive network, which is critical for optimal electrochemical performance and capacity retention in lithium-ion batteries.
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