What is Porous Carbon (C) Nanopowder/Nanoparticles?

Porous Carbon (C) Nanopowder/Nanoparticles are high-surface-area carbon materials with tunable pore structures (microporous, mesoporous, macroporous). These nanomaterials offer excellent electrical conductivity, adsorption capacity, and chemical stability, making them ideal for energy storage, catalysis, filtration, and biomedical applications.

Chemical Properties of Porous Carbon (C) Nanoparticles

• Chemical Formula: C
• Molecular Weight: 12.01 g/mol
• Density: ~1.8 – 2.2 g/cm³
• Pore Size: Microporous (<2 nm), Mesoporous (2-50 nm), Macroporous (>50 nm)
• Surface Area: ~500 – 3,000 m²/g
• Electrical Conductivity: High (~10⁴ – 10⁵ S/m)
• Thermal Conductivity: Varies by structure (~100 – 400 W/m·K)
• Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in strong oxidizing acids
• CAS Number: 7440-44-0

Applications of Porous Carbon (C) Nanoparticles

1. Energy Storage & Batteries

   • Used in supercapacitors, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), and fuel cells.
   • Enhances electrode conductivity, charge storage, and cycling stability.

2. Catalysis & Chemical Processing

   • Acts as a catalyst support in fuel cells, hydrogen production, and electrochemical reactions.
   • Used in metal-free catalysis for environmental applications.

3. Gas Storage & CO₂ Capture

   • Applied in gas adsorption systems for CO₂ sequestration, methane storage, and hydrogen storage.
   • Enhances gas separation efficiency in industrial processes.

4. Water Purification & Filtration

   • Used in adsorption of heavy metals, organic pollutants, and toxic chemicals.
   • Applied in membrane filtration systems and wastewater treatment.

5. Biomedical & Drug Delivery Applications

   • Investigated for targeted drug delivery, biosensors, and antimicrobial coatings.
   • Used in bio-compatible scaffolds for tissue engineering.

6. Electronics & Conductive Coatings

   • Applied in conductive inks, transparent electrodes, and electromagnetic shielding materials.
   • Used in printed electronics and flexible displays.

7. 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing

   • Enhances mechanical strength and porosity in 3D-printed nanocomposites.
   • Applied in customized filtration and biomedical implants.

Porous Carbon (C) Nanoparticle Prices

Pricing varies based on pore size, purity, and industry-specific modifications.

• Industrial Grade (95-98% Purity): $50 – $300 per kg
• High Purity (99% – 99.9% for Energy & Electronics Applications): $500 – $2,000 per kg
• Ultra-High Purity (99.999% for Research & Biomedical Applications): $3,000 – $10,000 per kg

Prices fluctuate based on production methods (activated carbon, template synthesis, chemical vapor deposition – CVD), porosity control, and market demand.