Introducing R1L: Branched Nanocarbon Spheres for Advanced Materials

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.