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Carbon Nanotube Modified Ceramics For Novel Heater, Membranes and Resistors
Carbon Nanotube Modified Ceramics For Novel Heater, Membranes and Resistors
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trical conductivity and perfectly meet the Possible Applications Characteristic Data
needs of modern barrier films for batteries.
In addition these ceramic sheets be modified • High-temperature heaters up to 700°C in • Significantly improved resistance to ther-
to anisotropic electrical conductivity Thus, domestic appliances, industrial machines mal shock
these sheets can have an electrical conduc- or the chemical industry • Uniform heat allocation
tive core and isolating shell. As a result, no • Novel applications in the field of heating • CNT composite is a conductor in itself
electrical isolation is needed. pipes, e.g. heaters up to 400°C with a • Still electrically conductive while partially
Furthermore, a micro- and nanoporous supply voltage of 24V damage
ceramic can be created by dispersing CNTs • Flexible barrier films for batteries • High thermal conductivity (> 220 W/(m
in the ceramic matrix and burned out in a • Nano porous membranes K))
controlled process. These ceramic can be • Electrodes • Low specific heat capacity (about 1 kJ/
used in micro- and nanoporous filters e.g. • Electrical isolating heat sink kg K)
for water filters. • Short response time
• Heating power and resistance can be
Benefit for Customers adjusted during production process (0.01
Ωm up till 0.1 Ωm)
• Customized porosity
• Variable heating zones in a single heating
element
• Cheaper running costs than oil-based
heating systems
• Anisotropic electrical conductivity
• Robust and save system
• Easy to apply
• Cost effective system
Picture: Breakfast with CNT water • Chemical resistance of the heating ele-
cooker, toaster and espresso machine ments