Product Name
Miralon Sheets - Carbon (Graphene) Nanotubes (S-T01AVB-12, 100812, 100816)
Brief Description
Miralon Sheets are carbon-based, non-woven materials composed of continuous, interconnected networks of extremely long carbon nanotubes, often referred to as carbon (graphene) nanotubes. These advanced materials are designed to lightweight and significantly enhance the performance of products and systems across various industries. They can be delivered in various lengths and can be post-processed, pre-pregged with resin systems, or infiltrated with polymers using industry-standard equipment.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Honeycomb core structures- Composites and polymer fiber-reinforced composites- EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) & ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) protection and shielding- Ballistics- FIR (Far Infrared) heating solutions- Wire & cable shielding- Mechanical damping and shock protection- Energy storage applications, including current collectors for batteries (Lithium-Ion, Li-S, LFP, high-nickel cathodes) and supercapacitors- Air and water filtering- Antimicrobial apparel and textiles- Flexible displays, wearable electronics, and high-speed electronic devices- Sensors and biosensing platforms- Transparent conducting electrodes (replacing ITO)- Protective coatings for corrosion and wear resistance- High-performance concrete- Drug delivery and tissue engineering
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Aerospace/Defense- Automotive Service/Repair- Chemical Industry- Construction/Building Services- Electrical Services or Products- Energy- Engineering Services- Fabrication- General Manufacturing- Government & Military- LED/Electronics- Marine- Medical Device/Prosthetics- Metal Fabrication- Packaging Services or Contractor- Plastic Fabrication- Tarp, Fabric, Awning Manufacturing- Transportation/Specialty Vehicle
Special and Unique Features
- Continuous interconnected network of extremely long carbon tubes, not requiring cross-linking or binders.- Produced as sheets, yarn, and dispersed products.- Classified by the EPA as an article, not a particle, contributing to safe handling.- Can be delivered in any length due to a proprietary seaming process.- Can be post-processed, pre-pregged with various resin systems, or infiltrated with polymer systems using industry-standard equipment.- Offers enhanced mechanical and electrical performance at very low loading percentages compared to conventional fillers.- Near Net-Zero Manufacturing Process: Produced via methane pyrolysis, yielding clean 'turquoise' hydrogen and Miralon carbon nanotube material, significantly reducing CO2 emissions.
Key Properties
- Electrically conductive (excellent conductivity, 1000 times that of copper in individual CNTs)- Thermally conductive (high thermal conductivity, up to 3500 W m-1K-1 for individual CNTs, and high thermal conductivity in films)- Flexible and pliable, with superior flex life even in cryogenic environments- Lightweight and low bulk density- High strength-to-weight ratio; up to 25 times stronger than steel- Chemically resistant and corrosion resistant- High aspect ratio- High surface area (for CNTs and graphene)- Porous structure (for thin CNT sheets)- Biocompatible- Antimicrobial properties- High ignition temperature (for Thin Walled Carbon Nanotubes)- Low reflection and low haze (for transparent conductive films)- Impermeable to gas and water (for pristine graphene)
Surface Compatibility
- Compatible with various resin systems (e.g., epoxies, silicone elastomer) for pre-pregging or infiltration.- Enhances thermoplastic and thermoset resins, silicone elastomers, polymer fiber-reinforced composites, coatings, and adhesives.- Can be dispersed into many common solutions and systems.- Can be coated with sealants like polysilazane to reduce fiber shedding and increase flame resistance.
Known backups / known substitutes
- Carbon Black: Miralon (CNTs) can replace carbon black as a conductive additive in materials like plastics and battery electrodes, offering superior electrical performance at lower loading.- Traditional Metallic Solutions: Can replace heavier metallic current collectors in electric batteries and traditional metallic solutions for ESD protection.- Indium Tin Oxide (ITO): Carbon nanotube films can be used as a replacement for ITO electrodes in transparent conductive films for touchscreens, flat panel displays, OLEDs, and thin-film solar industries.- Carbon Fiber: Miralon can enhance or replace carbon fiber in polymer composites.- Fiberglass and Advanced Ceramics: Miralon can enhance or replace these materials.- Boron Nitride Nanotubes (BNNTs): Share a similar tubular structure to CNTs but are electrical insulators, transparent, and offer exceptional mechanical strength and thermal/chemical stability, suitable for high-temperature or corrosive environments.- Transition Metal Dichalcogenides (TMDs): Such as tungsten disulfide nanotubes, are also being researched as nanomaterial alternatives.- Graphite Nanoplatelets (GNPs): Used in composites and coatings for strength and conductance.
Comparison Note
Miralon Sheets, leveraging carbon nanotubes and graphene, offer a significant upgrade over traditional materials like carbon black, metals, carbon fiber, and ITO. Unlike discrete carbon nanotubes, Miralon provides a continuous, interconnected 3D network, successfully translating the remarkable properties of individual CNTs to an application scale. While graphene also possesses impressive properties, Miralon's macro-structure and continuous network address some fundamental limitations of 2D graphene at the application level. Its manufacturing process (methane pyrolysis) offers a near net-zero carbon footprint compared to traditional hydrogen production and some graphene production methods. Substitutes like Boron Nitride Nanotubes offer different property profiles (e.g., electrical insulation vs. conductivity) making the choice material-dependent on specific project requirements.
