We have developed a new open pilot line for the production of continuous sheets of carbon nanotubes (CNT), or buckypapers. A buckypaper is a sheet of randomly oriented carbon nanotubes (CNT). It is similar to flexible black paper and is essential for the introduction of a high and localised content of CNTs in composite structures.
Recent activities have focused on the development of these CNT-based products for uses aimed mainly at composite structures for the transport sector. There is currently a growing demand for these materials in other sectors, such as energy, construction, water treatment and healthcare.
Our pilot plant offers the capacity to produce continuous filtered films at industrial scale. We will continue generating ideas, identifying new opportunities and working in close collaboration with companies to ensure that the advantages of these continuous CNT buckypaper sheets become the solution to problems in a wide range of industries.
CONTENT
- Vision of the possibilities opened up by the continuous CNT sheets and the keys for their use in industrial applications.
- Buckypapers – history and properties
- Development of materials and the pilot plant
- Industrial applications - case studies
- Future works
SPEAKER
- Richard Seddon - Head of the Buckypapers line
TARGET AUDIENCE
Anyone in the business and technological sectors interested in knowing about TECNALIA’s vision on continuous CNT sheets technology, the keys to their development and implementation in industrial applications.
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