Conductive Carbon Black Finds Application in Production of Lead-Acid Batteries Used in Powering Electric Vehicles

 

Conductive carbon black is a material that has the ability to carry an electric charge. It is often used in the manufacturing of high performance electronics. Some of the applications of this material include soldering, panel charging, solid capacitors and thin film batteries. In electrical engineering, it is a solution that allows for the transportation of electricity through conductive fibers.

The typical small conductive carbon black used in manufacturing is made of graphite. The so-called all-wire or small conductive carbon black is utilized because larger grades of this specialty carbon black impart electrical conductivity at lower critical point fractions than traditional carbon black. These small carbon conductors are used in many applications. For instance, they are commonly used in thin film batteries and fuel cells. They are also used in solar panels to reduce the cost and weight of solar power equipment. Conductive carbon black find application in lead-acid batteries. The demand for lead-acid batteries is high in Germany with significant development in electric vehicles. 

The use of this non-porous, metallic surface in the production of electrical conductive carbon nanotubes is based on the ability of these substances to be coated with multiple layers of lead ice. This coating improves the electrical conductivity and purity of the conductive carbon nanotubes. Because of the purity of the carbon nanotubes, the purity of the final product can be extremely high; up to 90% conductive carbon nanotube products with trace amounts of impurities are produced.

The use of carbon nanotubes in electronics has resulted in a dramatic increase in both the area of high electrical conductivity and purity. Due to their large surface area, the nanotubes can be formed into long thin wires capable of storing energy. These devices have the potential to be used for various applications including batteries, vehicle engines, medical and cosmetic implants, solar panels and more. Because the particles are encapsulated in the metal, they are very small and do not create any excess heat or debris when they are utilized.

Since the development of these materials, several advancements in the field of nanotechnology have been made. One such advancement is the use of carbon nanotubes as functional fillers in gels that are used in the manufacturing of hard water. These substances are insoluble in other types of solvents, which allows them to be added as additives during the manufacturing process. When added as gels, the solvents are changed from clear to murky water, which allows the water to percolate through the composite material in the gel and form the carbon nanotubes that are encapsulated within the gel. This method of encapsulation has enabled the manufacturing of high quality electrical components that are capable of withstanding wear and tear from use and exposure to harsh conditions.