Copper Nanowires
Copper Nanowires are elongated nanostructures with an average diameter of 40-100 nm and length of up to 50 µm. Applications for copper nanowires include battery technology, microelectronics, solar cells, LED, renewable energy, and medical imaging. Copper nanowires are generally immediately available in most volumes, including bulk orders.
| Copper Nanowires | |
| Product No | NRE-13002 |
| CAS No. | 7440-50-8 |
| Formula | Cu |
| Average diameter | 30-50nm |
| Average Length | up to 500nm |
| Purity | 99.9% |
| Molecular Weight | 63.55 g/mol |
| Density | 8.96 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point | 1085°C |
| Boiling Point | 2562°C |
Copper Nanowires are elongated nanostructures with an average diameter of 40-100 nm and length of up to 50 µm. Applications for copper nanowires include battery technology, microelectronics, solar cells, LED, renewable energy, and medical imaging.
Applications:
Flexible Electronics:
Transparent Conductive Films (TCFs): One of the most promising applications of copper nanowires is in transparent conductive films. These films are used in the production of flexible displays, touchscreens, solar cells, and OLEDs. Offer an excellent balance of high conductivity and transparency, making them a suitable alternative to indium tin oxide (ITO), a widely used but expensive material.
Flexible and Stretchable Electronics: The flexibility and mechanical strength of copper nanowires make them ideal for flexible electronic devices, such as flexible circuits, sensors, and wearable electronics. These devices need conductive materials that can bend or stretch without losing performance, and can fulfill this requirement.
Energy Storage:
Supercapacitors: Copper nanowires are being explored for use in supercapacitors due to their high surface area, good conductivity, and mechanical strength. They can be used as the conductive backbone in electrodes, improving the energy storage capacity and charge/discharge performance of supercapacitors.
Lithium-Ion and Sodium-Ion Batteries: Copper nanowires are also used in batteries (e.g., lithium-ion or sodium-ion) as conductive additives or in electrode materials. Their high conductivity and ability to form stable, conductive networks in the electrodes enhance the overall battery performance, especially in terms of cycle stability and charge rate.
Sensors and Detection:
Gas Sensors: Due to their high surface area and the ability to functionalize their surface, are used in gas sensing applications. They can detect gases like carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), and ammonia (NH₃) at low concentrations, making them useful for environmental monitoring and industrial applications.
Biosensors: Copper nanowires can also be used in biosensors for detecting biological markers or pathogens. The surface of can be modified to bind specific biomolecules, allowing for high-sensitivity detection of diseases, infections, or chemical exposures.
