Cobalt oxide Nanoparticles/Nanopowder
Product Properties
Cobalt oxide (Co3O4) nanopowder/nanoparticles (nm & um)
Size | Type | Particle size（nm） | Purity（%） | Specific surface area（m2/g） | Bulk density（g/cm3） | Polymorphs | Color |
nm | JB-Co3O4-001 | 30 | 99.9 | 40 | 0.7 | spherical | black |
Custom | Acccording to customers requirment. (30-800nm etc) | ||||||
Cobalt oxide (Co3O4) Nanopowder Main Feature
Cobalt oxide (Co3O4) nanopowder is an inorganic compound that has unique properties due to its nanoscale dimensions, which make it highly useful in various advanced technological applications.At the nanoscale, Co3O4 particles exhibit a significantly high surface area to volume ratio. This increased surface area enhances the material’s reactivity and interaction with other substances, making it highly effective for catalytic applications and adsorption processes.Co3O4 nanopowder possesses intrinsic magnetic properties, which are valuable in the development of magnetic recording media, sensors, and actuators. The nanoscale size of the particles can lead to unique magnetic behaviors not observed in bulk materials.Co3O4 nanopowder maintains its structural integrity under high temperatures, making it suitable for applications requiring materials that can withstand thermal stress, such as thermal barrier coatings and high-temperature sensors.
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Cobalt oxide (Co3O4) Nanopowder Applications
- Lithium-Ion Batteries: Co3O4 nanopowder is used as an active material in lithium-ion battery electrodes. Its high surface area and good electrochemical properties contribute to improved capacity and cycling stability of the batteries.
- Supercapacitors: It serves as an electrode material in supercapacitors due to its excellent electrical conductivity and electrochemical stability, enhancing energy storage capacity.
- Fuel Cells: The catalytic properties of Co3O4 nanopowder make it suitable for use in fuel cells, particularly in catalyzing the oxygen reduction reaction, a critical process in fuel cell technology.
- Environmental Purification: Utilized in the catalytic degradation of pollutants, Co3O4 nanopowder helps in treating wastewater and purifying air by breaking down toxic organic molecules and reducing nitrogen oxides in exhaust gases.
- Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a catalyst in various chemical reactions, including the oxidation of hydrocarbons and alcohols, benefiting the chemical manufacturing industry by improving reaction efficiencies and selectivities.
- Gas Sensors: Co3O4 nanopowder is employed in the fabrication of gas sensors for detecting various gases, such as CO, NOx, and H2S, due to its sensitivity to gas molecules and good electrical conductivity.
- Biosensors: Its biocompatibility and catalytic properties enable the development of biosensors for detecting glucose and other biomolecules, offering applications in medical diagnostics and environmental monitoring.