ACS Material, in partnership with Rimere, continues to expand the frontier of nanocarbon innovation with the release of the R1L branched nanocarbon spheres. Produced using a proprietary sequential hybrid plasma technology, using only natural gas as feedstock, the R1L represents a scalable and consistent advancement in engineered nanocarbons.

Why Branched Nanocarbon Spheres?

The unique spheroidal, branched morphology of R1L provides material properties that enhance strength, durability, and conductivity across a wide range of applications. Unlike conventional additives, these engineered carbon nanostructures offer:

• Mechanical Reinforcement: Improves strength and longevity of polymers, composites, and construction materials.
• Conductive Performance: With conductivity up to 2,000 S/m, R1L enhances electrical performance for conductive composites and coatings.
• Durability & Stability: Branched architecture resists degradation and improves product lifetime.
• Electromagnetic Shielding: Effective for EMI and RF shielding applications in electronics and advanced composites. Key Application Areas
• Polymers: Reinforcement for plastics and elastomers
• Concrete: Enhancing mechanical strength and durability
• Conductive Materials: Boosting conductivity in composites and coatings
• Composite Systems: Improving performance in lightweight structural components
• Electromagnetic Shielding: Advanced materials for electronic protection

Technical Highlights

• Morphology: Branched nanospheres
• Purity: >96% carbon, <4% oxygen, no other impurities
• Surface Area: 50 ± 10 m²/g
• Single Particle Size: 40–80 nm • Cluster Size: 100–2,000 nm
• Shape: Spheroidal, branched
• Conductivity: Up to 2,000 S/m
• Bulk Form: Black powder
• Tapped Density: 0.0199 g/mL
• Zeta Potential: -20 mV
• Raman Characteristics: Sp2 bonded carbon detected, 2D/G ratio 0.29, D/G ratio 1.12

R1L introduces a versatile and high-performance additive engineered to elevate a wide array of products. By combining advanced plasma technology with scalable production, ACS Material and Rimere is delivering the next generation of nanocarbon materials designed for strength, conductivity, and long-term performance.