This document summarizes the work of OCSiAl Europe in developing and commercializing graphene nanotubes and nanomaterials. It provides examples of success stories in applying their materials in applications such as tires, composites, batteries and coatings. It also outlines their production facilities, partnerships with industry leaders, and global network for commercializing these new materials.
5. ~ 4 µm
~ 2 nm
LENGTH
DIAMETER
1g = 150 million Km
6. GRAPHENE NANOTUBES
EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTIES
Thermal
stability Strength
Surface
area
Length to
diameter
ratio
Electrical
conductivity
103 - 106 Comparable with
cooper but
5 times
lighter
~ 1000 m2/g
stronger than steel
100 times
1000 °C
up to
7. * Ma, P. C., Siddiqui, N. A., Marom, G., & Kim, J. K. (2010). Dispersion and functionalization of carbon nanotubes for polymer-based nanocomposites:
a review. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 41 (10), 1345-1367.
GRAPHENE
NANOTUBES
CARBON NANOFIBERSMICROPARTICLES
GRAPHENE NANOTUBES
EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTIES
8. CARBON BLACK
20–40%
To improve the target properties of materials, only ultra-low concentrations of graphene nanotubes are
needed. This leads to cost savings, without negative effects on viscosity, colour or other properties.
METAL
FILLERS
15–35%
CARBON
FIBERS
3–12%
GRAPHENE
1–6%
MWCNT
0.5–5% TUBALL
0.001–0.01%
ADDITIVES COMPARISON
THRESHOLD OF CHANGE
11. FROM POWDER & READY TO USE PRODUCTS
MODIFIERS MATERIALSTUBALL™ SWCNT-BASED
END PRODUCTS
TUBALL™ MODIFIERS MATERIALS GRAPHENE
NANOTUBES-
BASED
END PRODUCTS
PRODUCED BY OCSIAL:
RUSSIA, LUXEMBOURG*
PRODUCED BY OCSIAL
AND PARTNERS:
WORLDWIDE
MIX-IN
*under construction
12. OCSiAl R&D TEAM
•18 21 40 >40
Patents &
patent application
ScientistsUndergraduates
at the department
of nanocomposite
materials NSU
PhD
13. PROTOTYPING CENTER:
WHERE NEW MATERIALS, PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGIES ARE BORN
300 ITEMS
OF EQUIPMENT
MORE THAN
110 EMPLOYEES
6 INDUSTRIAL
TECHONOLOGIESPR
OTOTYPED
> 20 PRODUCTS
DEVELOPED
14. REACH
(Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation
and Restriction of Chemicals)
First and only SWCNT completed
(29 September, 2016)
TUBALL™ is registered under the number
01-2120130006-75-0000
Allows to commercialize
up to 10 t/y in Europe
TUBALL™ nanotubes are certified to be widely used in a wide range of industries, including consumable products
EPA
(Environmental Protection Agency)
EPA consented
PMN number P-17-0257
Allows to commercialize
up to 25 t/y in USA
18. BODY INTERIOR BATTERY TIRES
INNOVATIONS: ACHIEVED & COMMERCIALIZED SO FAR
SMC conductive body parts,
Conductive coatings & paints,
Coloured & transparent
conductive gelcoats,
EMI Shielding.
Improved level of
confort: Local surface
heating,
Antistatic synthetic
leather, conductive
panels.
Energy density 300wh/kg,
Extended cycle life,
Improved discharge rates.
Optimised fuel efficiency,
Stronger grip,
Extended longevity,
Different color options.
19. KEY BENEFITS
• Abrasion resistance increased up to 15%
• Wet grip dramatically increased
• Electrical resistance to ground < 106
• ESD protection for user/motorcycle
More applications available in the PDF “Success Stories”
COMPANY
Mitas-Trelleborg Group, Slovenia
APPLICATION
Tyre tread compound processed with 1wt% MATRIX 603
PRODUCT
Tyre of electric two-wheeled vehicle
MOTORCYCLE TYRE TREAD
20. COMPANY
Büfa Composites, Germany
APPLICATION
UP-based system processed with 0,05wt% TUBALL™
instead of 8wt% conductive carbon black
PRODUCT
Antistatic gelcoat for molds used in automotive area
Winner of the AVK Innovation Awards 2018
KEY BENEFITS
• Provides surface resistivity of 105 Ω/sq
• Permanent, stable & homogenous resistivity
• No “hot spots” & no influence of humidity
• Brigth colours including white are possible
More applications available in the PDF “Success Stories”
ANTISTATIC GELCOAT
21. COMPANY
Orient Energy & Technologies, China
APPLICATION
NBR compounds processed with MATRIX 604-DOS
(loading level non disclosed)
PRODUCT
Screw drilling stator for oil & gas plants
KEY BENEFITS
• Tensile modulus improved by 30%
• Abrasion reduced by 20% (without rubber Mooney viscosity increase)
• Drilling speed increased by 20%
• Torque output increased by 30%
NBR SCREW DRILLING STATOR
22. ANTI-STATIC DIAGNOSTIC
POLYURETHANE PIGS
PRODUCT
Anti-static PU-based diagnostic pig`s discs for gas and oil
pipelines
REQUIREMENTS
• Resistivity <106 Ω·cm
• Permanent and stable level of resistivity
• Minimal impact on mechanical properties
TUBALL™ SOLUTION
0.4 wt.% of TUBALL™ MATRIX 202
KEY BENEFITS
• Stable 105 Ω·cm without “hot spots”
• Permanent anti-static properties independent on humidity
• Without negative influence on mechanical properties
• Without static interference with pipes cracks detection
equipment
23. ANTI-STATIC PRINTING ROLLERS
AND SLEEVES
PRODUCT
Anti-static PU-based rollers for ESA printing
REQUIREMENTS
• Resistivity <106 Ω·cm
• Permanent and stable level of resistivity
• Maintained mechanical properties
TUBALL™ SOLUTION
0.3 wt.% of TUBALL™ MATRIX 202
KEY BENEFITS
• Permanent and stable resistivity without “hot spots”
• Without negative influence on mechanical properties
• Resistivity is independent of humidity
24. LLDPE – ROTATIONAL MOLDING
PRODUCT
LLDPE with AS properties using 0.1 wt% TUBALL™ SWCNT
APPLICATIONS
Packaging for flammable and explosive solids, liquids, pallets
produced by rotational molding technology
KEY BENEFITS
• Effective at ultralow dosage
• Allow production of colored antistatic parts
• Permanent effect without compromising mechanical
properties
• Improved internal surface over incumbent solutions
0.07 wt.% TUBALL
106 Ω×cm
0.1 wt.% TUBALL
106 Ω×cm
25. ANTI-STATIC TEXTILE
PRODUCT
Anti-static PVC plastisol-based textile for ESD protection
REQUIREMENTS
Permanent resistivity <108 Ω/sq
TUBALL™ SOLUTION
0.5 wt.% of TUBALL™ PD 0302
KEY BENEFITS
• Permanent and stable level of resistivity without “hot spots”
• No negative influence on mechanical properties
• Resistivity is independent of humidity
26. Si/C
ANODES
HIGH-PERFORMANCE
CATHODES
CYCLE LIFE ENERGY DENSITY
Increase cycle–life of high–energy Si/C
anodes with only 0.05% of graphene
nanotubes, allowing their adoption in LIB
to reach 300 Wh/kg energy density
Maximise energy with only 0.06%
of graphene nanotubes: by using up to 99%
of active material in modern high-energy NCM
and other cathodes
SAFETY AND STABLE PERFORMANCE
Slower DCR growth, improved cycle life and c-
rate performance can be achieved with adding
as low as 0.01%