Recent Advances in Dispersant Technology for Carbon Nanotubes toward Energy Device Applications

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are of interest in various industries owing to their high aspect ratio, electrical conductivity, and other properties. By maximizing the number of CNTs in their solvents or matrices, the electrical and mechanical performance in applications such as batteries, sensors, and transistors can be enhanced. However, the hydrophobicity of CNTs’ surface induces aggregation that adversely impacts their performance. To overcome this obstacle, many researchers have been designing novel dispersants with performances exceeding that of existing commercial dispersants. This article reviews contemporary studies on CNT dispersants from 2015 to 2022, along with the comprehensive features of CNTs depending on their chirality, number of walls, synthesis methods, and functionalization. Studies of CNT dispersants are primarily organized according to whether aqueous or organic solvents are used. This review article provides a clear perspective of CNT dispersants development today and how to design new CNT dispersants depending on the solvents. A conclusion is given to identify major challenges to the implementation of CNT dispersion and an outlook on future avenues of research.

Location
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
Extent
Online-Ressource
Language
Englisch

Bibliographic citation
Recent Advances in Dispersant Technology for Carbon Nanotubes toward Energy Device Applications ; day:24 ; month:01 ; year:2024 ; extent:25
Advanced energy & sustainability research ; (24.01.2024) (gesamt 25)

Creator
Choi, Yong Jun
Nacpil, Edric John Cruz
Han, Jiye
Kim, Ick Soo
Jeon, Il
Zhu, Chunhong

DOI
10.1002/aesr.202300219
URN
urn:nbn:de:101:1-2024012514061318328499
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Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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  • Choi, Yong Jun
  • Nacpil, Edric John Cruz
  • Han, Jiye
  • Kim, Ick Soo
  • Jeon, Il
  • Zhu, Chunhong

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