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Identification & Functionality
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Features & Benefits
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- It’s the first and only process with the power to functionalize graphene, creating stronger adherence between polymer and substrate, for better chemical and physical bonding.
- As a hybridized product of graphene oxide and epoxide POSS, MITO E-GO boosts the performance of fiber-reinforced thermoset and thermoplastics up to 135% - for dramatically better durability at a much lighter weight.
- MITO E-GO is formulated to reactively disperse and resist agglomeration, with micron-sized particles that are safe to handle.
- When mixed into a polymer, MITO E-GO also only requires a suggested 0.1%wt concentration of the polymer - making it easy to incorporate into your existing polymer system via masterbatch, direct dispersion of the powder, or spray-on solution for pre-preg applications.
- Features
- The E-GO’s chemical and physical bonding points create mechanical property improvements including: tensile, flex, compression, and adhesion. Secondary improvements include: increased electrical insulation, thermal conductivity, weatherability/ corrosion resistance.
- As a micron-sized material, E-GO can be added to the polymer system already in use via dry powder and a shear dispersion; or masterbatched and let down into your polymer system–without changing your process–to dramatically improve your graphene dispersion.
- E-GO particles reactively disperses against itself, preventing agglomeration and have a recommended loading of <1%, which doesn’t alter the viscosity of the host system.
- E-GO enables OEMs to drastically boost their product’s performance, making polymers the go-to choice in materials as the world transitions to a more sustainable, lightweight future. Applications include: Fiber reinforced composites, thermoplastics, coatings and more.
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Properties
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- Black-colored powder
- Dispersible in
- Ethanol, Isopropanol, Acetone, Tetrahydrofuran, Epoxy, Vinyl ester, Polyester
- Chemical Composition
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Oxirane, 2-([3-(trimethoxysilyl)propoxy]methyl)- hydrolyzed min. 40 % - Graphene Oxide max. 60 % - Isopropyl Alcohol max. 1 % - Ethylenediamine max. 2 % - - Physico-Chemical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Bulk Density 0.8 - 1.2 g/cm³ -
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Opportunity to functionally incorporate sustainability into your materials.
- Technical Details
MITO® E-GO™ unlocks the properties of graphene for various industries.
MITO® E-GO™ in Polypropylene
With a MITO Powered™ polypropylene, you can create an engineered plastic with a higher amount of recycled content that outperforms competitors. E-GO has been designed to seamlessly integrate into your manufacturing method - from beginning to end - without introducing processing difficulties.
- Compounding
- Injection molding
- Blow molding
- SLA/FDM
Simply measure and mix as normal at loadings as low as 0.1% by weight of polymer.
SEM 2000X MAG | E-GO™ Particle within PP
MITO® E-GO™ in Polyester+ Glass Fiber Systems
Using a MITO Powered™ polyester system, you can replace harder to handle vinyl ester to create high performing, low cost composites to enable the next generation of materials. E-GO has been designed to seamlessly integrate into your manufacturing method:
- Shear mixing
- Three roll milling
- Spray applications
Simply measure and mix as normal at loadings as low as 0.1% by weight of resin.
Ultrasonic density check: 0.1% wt E-GO™
Left : Image of panel
Right : Ultrasonic check of sameMITO® E-GO™ in Epoxy + Carbon Fiber Systems
With a MITO PoweredTM epoxy + carbon fiber composite, you can create a stronger, lighter component that transfers less vibrations and less noise to the user. E-GO has been designed to seamlessly integrate into your manufacturing method:
- Shear mixing
- Three roll milling
- Spray applications
Simply measure and mix as normal at loadings as low as 0.1% by weight of resin.
SEM 5 000X MAG | Fiber - matrix adhesion
Within a carbon fiber pre-preg system: Control (left), Same with 0.1%wt E-GO™ (right).
Packaging & Availability
- Availability
MITO® E-GO™ solves the graphene puzzle without changing your manufacturing process. It’s available in multiple formats, for limitless engineering applications.
- MITO® E-GO™ Powder - If you have dispersion equipment, this format is great for formulating epoxies, adhesives, and coatings and integrating into liquid systems.
- MITO® E-GO™ Epoxy - This format is dispersed into an epoxy system at 1% loading and sold with hardener in one-gallon and five-gallon containers.
- MITO® E-GO™ Spray - Pre-dispersed in a solvent, this format is often used to apply onto pre-preg systems prior to molding and curing—providing pin-point accuracy, for added strength and toughness.
- MITO® E-GO™ Pellets