Carbon Multiwall Nanotubes as a Conductive or Flame Retardant Additive for Wire and Cable

摘要

Carbon multiwall nanotubes (CMWNT) are a relatively new and unique form of carbon. They are composed of concentric graphitic rings and are approximately 10 nanometers in diameter and 10 microns in length. They are currently in commercial use as a high performance conductive additive for plastics and are being investigated as a possible new, non-halogenated, flame retardant, especially in conjunction with nanoclays.