FLASYN3CNT: FUNCTIONALIZED CNT FOR ENERGY STORAGE APPLICATION

BOOTH NO : C1


Category : Biotechnology, Life Science & Pure Science

ABSTRACT
Demand for high performance energy storage application is higher than ever. CNT is known to be a great material in enhancing high performance energy storage due to its capacitance characteristics. Nevertheless, the production of CNT that is functionalized for capacitance performance is still relatively expensive using conventional method. By using flame-assisted furnace, CNT production cost is reduced due to minimal furnace temperature and higher growth rate of CNT due to natural decomposition of hydrocarbon through combustion process. Furthermore, using the proposed process, CNT can be synthesized enhanced capacitance properties through manipulation of flame parameters. As a result, a huge walled CNT with a nominal diameter and length of 30 nm and 100 microns are produced at a high growth rate. Characterization of the nanotubes confirms the good quality and crystallinity of the CNT produced with enhanced capacitance characteristics.
BACKGROUND
As mobile electronics become more and more ubiquitous in the society, the demand for high performance flexible energy storage is high. Supercapacitor total market value which is currently at USD 5 billion is expected to reach USD 22.5 billion by the end of 2028. Nevertheless, supercapacitor performance continues to improve through R&D. One of the most significant breakthroughs is application of CNT based supercapacitor which will be able to significantly improve the storage and discharge capability of supercapacitor. Unfortunately, application of CNT in supercapacitor is limited by the high production cost of CNT using furnace.
NEEDS
At present, no local producers of functionalized carbon nanotubes at a large scale
No local CNT being produced at a competitive price
The market value of CNT is projected at USD 15 billion by 2026
Main market focus are energy storage producers, industrial R&D, local manufacturer, and academia
APPROACH
The business model that we propose focuses on 2 market segments that require production of a small scale with the lab-based plant for academics and R&D, while large scale for energy storage manufacturers.
The low-cost process can produce CNT at a competitive prices.
BENEFITS
Low cost with high throughput process
High quality yield
Highly functionalized CNT for specific purposes - energy storage.
COMPETITORS
The CNTs that are produced from abroad and sold by local vendors
The present CNT offers around 30% lower cost compared to the market price of CNT
POTENTIAL MARKET
TNB Research - Development of energy storage for renewable/solar.
Anjung Technology - Drone energy storage
IO Setia Ventures - Energy storage for solar energy system
RESEARCH TEAM
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