Tungsten Oxide Cobalt (CoWO4, Purity: 99%, APS: <80µm)

Tungsten Oxide Cobalt

Applications

Catalysis:

Catalytic Reactions: Tungsten oxide cobalt composites are often used in heterogeneous catalysis due to their ability to promote a range of chemical reactions. The combination of tungsten and cobalt increases catalytic efficiency, particularly in reactions such as the oxidation of hydrocarbons, hydrogenation, and dehydrogenation.

Hydrogenation Reactions: Cobalt oxide, when combined with tungsten oxide, exhibits strong catalytic activity for hydrogenation processes, useful in petrochemical refining and synthetic fuel production.

Energy Storage and Conversion:

Supercapacitors and Batteries: Tungsten oxide cobalt composites are investigated for use in energy storage devices, including supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries. Their high surface area and conductivity enhance charge and discharge rates, making them ideal for high-energy density applications.

Electrocatalysis for Fuel Cells: These composites can act as electrocatalysts in fuel cells, improving the efficiency of reactions such as the hydrogen oxidation and oxygen reduction reactions. The presence of cobalt oxide increases the material’s catalytic activity, while tungsten oxide improves stability under high-temperature conditions.

Electronics and Sensors:

Gas Sensors: composites are used in the production of gas sensors, particularly for detecting toxic gases or volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The materials’ high catalytic activity and surface reactivity make them ideal for sensors used in environmental monitoring or industrial safety.

Smart Windows and Displays: Tungsten oxide is known for its ability to change color when subjected to an electrical charge, a property used in smart windows. When combined with cobalt oxide, the material can exhibit improved electrochromic properties, making it useful in smart window applications and displays.

Hydrogen Production:

Water Splitting: Tungsten oxide-cobalt composites are used in photoelectrochemical cells for hydrogen production via water splitting. The combination of tungsten and cobalt enhances the efficiency of the photoelectrodes, allowing for improved conversion of solar energy into chemical energy (hydrogen).

Solar Energy Conversion: These composites can be employed in solar hydrogen generation, as the tungsten oxide absorbs solar energy, while cobalt oxide enhances the electrochemical reactions that split water into hydrogen and oxygen.

High-Performance Coatings:

Wear-Resistant Coatings: Tungsten and cobalt are both known for their hardness and wear resistance.  composites can be used as coatings for cutting tools, machinery parts, and aerospace components that need to withstand high temperatures, wear, and corrosion. The composite coatings improve the durability and performance of such materials.