Application Highlight: High Concentration Graphite Exfoliation
Graphite is a key material in many consumer and industrial products, but its performance improves dramatically when exfoliated into thinner, high–aspect–ratio layers. Exfoliated graphite, commonly referred to as graphene, offers enhanced electrical and thermal conductivity, lubricity, and mechanical strength. These magnified properties enable higher battery output and energy density, improved heat dissipation in electronics, and reduced wear in industrial components.
Using Star Burst, high–solid–content graphite suspensions (over 30 wt%) can be efficiently exfoliated in water, organic solvents, or oils. This wet-jet milling technology combines collision, cavitation, and high shear forces to control the exfoliation process precisely. By adjusting chamber design or operating pressure, the aspect ratio can be fine-tuned to meet specific application requirements.
This approach not only unlocks the full potential of graphite but also delivers significant productivity gains for material developers and manufacturers.
Before and After: Particle Size Distribution and SEM Image of Star Burst Processing of Graphite
While this example focuses on Graphite, Star Burst equipment is ideal for for a wide range of materials. Its flexibility and efficiency make it a powerful tool for developing advanced materials.
Learn how Star Burst compares to other common processing methods: Star Burst Comparison
- Significantly improves electrical and thermal conductivity, lubricity, and strength
- High Solid Loading = Real production relevance: Many exfoliation methods struggle at high concentrations
- Ability to adjust chamber design and operating pressure means more control to dial in the final result
Scalable process with flexibility (can use water, organic solvents, oils) - makes integration into existing systems easier
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