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Carbon nanotubes have exceptional intrinsic physical
and mechanical properties, but incorporating them
into other materials has previously been inhibited
by the chemical nature of their surface. For information
about features, benefits, and applications, click
here.
Up until now, problems such as phase separation,
aggregation, poor dispersion within a matrix, and
poor adhesion to the host had to be overcome.
Now, Zyvex has overcome these restrictions by developing
a new surface treatment technology allowing excellent
dispersion of CNTs in various polymers and solvents
(including water) as well as enhancing the interaction
between CNTs and the host matrix. Zyvex creates
a multi-functional “bridge” between
the CNT sidewalls and the host material or solvent.
This “bridge” contains two major components.
One component adheres to the nanomaterials; the
other easily customizes to any application. This
technology allows Zyvex to quickly adapt to our
customer’s needs, providing early adopters
with rapid time to market — and a very unique
product. We have designed our additive for numerous
solvents and host materials.
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Depiction of Zyvex’s
non-covalent functionalization
of a carbon nanotube |
MWNT-based additive
• Organic Solvents
• Water
SWNT-based additive
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Organic Solvents
• Water Polyurethane
• SWNT
or MWNT-based additivesEpoxy
• SWNT or MWNT-based additives
For more information regarding Zyvex’s NanoSolve®
products, email materials@zyvex.com or phone 972.792.1671.
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