MATERIALS
With ownership of multiple process and manufacturing patents, CTIC is the only company in the world producing volume quantities of pure, highly conductive carbon nanomaterials. This solid Carbon NanoSphere Chain™ (CNSC) Material is catalyst-free and 100% carbon as produced, with no embedded extraneous material. Hydrogen atoms are removed from the nanomaterial as part of the production process, and hydrogen gas is a byproduct. The electrical conductivity of CTIC materials is excellent, with specific resistance levels determined by degree of functionalization.
CleanTechnology International Corp. is now providing three grades of CNSC material, depending on the proposed application.
These grade levels are summarized as follows:
CARBON NANOSPHERE CHAIN MATERIAL (CNSC™): GRADE I
Grade I is produced in volume at our facility in Houston, TX. CNSC has a unique globular morphology and consists of solid nanospheres interconnected in chains. The material is highly connective with excellent electrical conductivity. CNSC material has excellent dispersion characteristics and multiple points of electrical contact.
The globular structure of the material is clear at high electron magnification (ESEM). They range from 60-90 nanometers in diameter. Nanospheres have been tested and shown to be extremely strong and resilient to temperature extremes. Grade I applications would include: oil additives, metal/polymer composites for auto or airframe structures.
CNSC™: GRADE II
The Grade I material is put through a proprietary functionalization process, that further minimizes the small amounts of amorphous carbon. Grade II applications would include: high-end composite material, airframe paints & coatings, solar panels, antennas, medical devices.
CNSC™: GRADE III
A special treatment process converts the Grade I, as produced, material to a multi-faceted, highly conductive, magnetic carbon graphite material, approximately 40-60 nanmeters in diameter. Applications for Grade III material would include: electronic circuits, super-capacitors, fuel cells, sensors, ultra-conductive polymers and plastics.
