Economic assessment of single-walled carbon nanotube processes

Isaacs, J. A. and Tanwani, A. and Healy, M. L. and Dahlben, L. J.. (2010) Economic assessment of single-walled carbon nanotube processes. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 12 (2). pp. 551-562. ISSN 1388-0764

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Abstract

The carbon nanotube market is steadily growing and projected to reach $1.9 billion by 2010. This study examines the economics of manufacturing single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNT) using process-based cost models developed for arc, CVD, and HiPco processes. Using assumed input parameters, manufacturing costs are calculated for 1 g SWNT for arc, CVD, and HiPco, totaling $1,906, $1,706, and $485, respectively. For each SWNT process, the synthesis and filtration steps showed the highest costs, with direct labor as a primary cost driver. Reductions in production costs are calculated for increased working hours per day and for increased synthesis reaction yield (SRY) in each process. The process-based cost models offer a means for exploring opportunities for cost reductions, and provide a structured system for comparisons among alternative SWNT manufacturing processes. Further, the models can be used to comprehensively evaluate additional scenarios on the economics of environmental, health, and safety best manufacturing practices.

Item Type: Article
InterNano Taxonomy: Nanomanufacturing Processes > Deposition of Nanostructured Films or Nanostructures
Environment, Health, and Safety
Nanoscale Objects and Nanostructured Materials > Nanotubes > Carbon nanotubes
Collections: Nanomanufacturing Research Collection
Depositing User: Moureen Kemei
Date Deposited: 10 May 2010 22:21
Last Modified: 10 May 2010 22:21
URI: http://eprints.internano.org/id/eprint/455

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