Carbon Nanotubes in Epoxy Resin

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So what’s the consensus on carbon nanotubes in epoxy resin for hulls these days
Nanocyl
Carbon Nanotubes Leader : Nanocyl is the global leader and specialist in carbon nanotubes technology. We provide high-quality Carbon Nanotubes (CNT) technologies that improve the properties plastic composites applications. Nanotube Nanotechnologies a





EPOCYL™

Epoxy resin systems for structural conductivity, strength and durability, and weight reduction for lighter, fiber-reinforced composite materials used in aerospace, automotive, marine and sports applications.
EPOCYL™is the brand name of Nanocyl’s range of epoxy resins modified with carbon nanotubes. These advanced resins incorporate the newest developments of our integration technology to provide the maximum performance benefits of carbon nanotubes inside fiber-reinforced composite materials.
Over the years, Nanocyl has acquired extensive knowledge of the production and the modification processes of carbon nanotubes.
Nanocyl’s approach is very well integrated from the production of CNTs to the development of formulated products. Using this advantage, Nanocyl commercializes products for the thermoset resin-based composite materials market.
For each line of products, you’ll find information about either mechanical reinforcement properties, or electrical/antistatic properties. Every product comes with processing recommendations. Our Technical Support Team can help you with specific questions about your application.

BIOCYL™
BIOCYL™ is Nanocyl’s trade name for a range of eco-friendly, fouling release paints designed for all major marine coating applications, such as ship hulls, oil rigs, and underwater intake valves.
BIOCYL’s unique nanostructure, based on silicone resins containing multi-wall carbon nanotubes, prevents common marine organisms from adhering to coated surfaces. This means barnacles and ulva will drop off BIOCYL-coated surfaces as soon as there is a water flow or disturbance equal to a ship moving at 4 knots or more.
In contrast with the current coatings used for marine applications, BIOCYL™ is non-toxic. The anti-fouling properties are not caused by the toxicity of the coating, but instead come from the nanostructure of the BIOCYL coating surface.
Field trials have also confirmed that BIOCYL’s performance is even better in many cases than the performance of current toxic anti-fouling technologies.
However, it is important to note that the performance of BIOCYL™ is dependent on Nanocyl’s proprietary dispersion technique and selection of primers. Using this methodology properly will help achieve perfect adhesion to substrates, and the best fouling release results.