Product Properties
Silicon (Si) nanopowder/nanoparticles (nm & um)
Size | Type | Particle size（nm） | Purity （%） | Specific surface area（m2/g） | Bulk density（g/cm3） | Polymorphs | Color |
nm | JB-Si-001 | 40 | >99.9 | 42.5 | 0.19 | spherical | yellow |
um | JB-Si-002 | 150 | >99.9 | 8.33 | 1.89 | spherical | reddish brown |
Custom | Acccording to customers requirment. (30-500nm etc) | ||||||
Silicon(Si) Nanopowder Applications
- Lithium-ion Batteries: Silicon nanopowder is used as an anode material in lithium-ion batteries due to its high specific capacity, which is significantly higher than that of traditional graphite anodes. Its nano-scale size helps accommodate the volume expansion during lithiation, improving battery life and performance.
- Quantum Dots and Optoelectronics: Nano-silicon can be used to create quantum dots that emit light and can be applied in optoelectronics, including light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and near-infrared optical devices. The size of the nanoparticles influences the color of the light emitted due to quantum confinement effects.
- Thin-Film Solar Cells: Silicon nanopowder is used in the production of thin-film solar cells. Its nano-scale size allows for the fabrication of thin, flexible solar panels with a lower material cost compared to traditional silicon-based solar cells.
- Drug Delivery: The high surface area of silicon nanopowder makes it an excellent carrier for drugs, allowing for controlled release and targeted drug delivery systems. Its biocompatibility and biodegradability are advantageous for medical applications.
- Bioimaging: Nano-silicon can be used as a fluorescent marker in bioimaging due to its photoluminescent properties, enabling the visualization of biological processes at the cellular level.
- Catalyst Support: Silicon nanopowder serves as a support material for catalysts, providing a high surface area for catalytic reactions. This is useful in various chemical synthesis and environmental applications, including the breakdown of pollutants.