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[💡R&D] TUBALL SWCNTs support advanced fast-charging silicon battery architecture.
Researchers from Pohang University of Science and Technology, Seoul National University, and LG Energy Solution developed a LiF-engineered SiO anode that achieved 1,000 cycles at 2C fast charging and pouch-cell energy density up to 1,125 Wh L⁻¹. The TUBALL network provided efficient electron transport and reinforced electrode integrity under the severe volume changes typical for silicon-based materials.

Read the full study: https://lnkd.in/dmns_HVT

#SWCNT #batteries #siliconbatteries

Are all carbon nanotubes the same? 🤔 Not quite.
They come in different forms—multi-wall, few-wall, and single wall. And that is why not all carbon nanotubes deliver the same performance.
Thanks to their unique one-layer structure, single wall carbon nanotubes are long and highly flexible, with a high aspect ratio and exceptional intrinsic mechanical and electrical properties. They are able to form a widespread, homogeneous, and stable 3D conductive network within materials at ultralow dosages. This makes it possible to create colorful or transparent conductive products with improved performance and durability.
Learn more on SWCNTs: https://lnkd.in/duqTzZgx
#SWCNT #MWCNT #FWCNT #CNT

[💡R&D] What if concrete could warn you before it cracks?
Smart concrete powered by single wall carbon nanotubes that turn ordinary fibers into ultrasensitive sensors has been created by researchers from the Institute of Construction Materials at Technische Universität Dresden. The nanotubes build a conductive network that reacts instantly to damage—amplifying signals by up to 100,000% as cracks grow.

The result: concrete that doesn’t just carry loads but actively monitors itself—bringing a new level of safety to bridges, buildings, and infrastructure.

Read the full study: https://lnkd.in/dRR8gZ_M

#SWCNT #conductivity #safety

Those tiny nanotubes everyone keeps asking about, and the newest products built using them, will be showcased by the OCSiAl China team this May at China International Battery Fair (CIBF). See you there, where the future of batteries comes together.

📍 CIBF Shenzhen
Come and see for yourself.

#CIBF #TUBALL #Batteries #EV

Employee well-being and workplace safety are always a priority—but last week, we put them in the spotlight 😉
To celebrate Occupational Safety and Health Day, our team took part in a range of activities—from eye check-ups 👀 to interactive workshops on hand protection. ✋With a mix of practical exercises and a bit of fun, we picked up useful tips to make everyday work even safer. Who knew safety training could be this engaging? 😄
#OccupationalSafety #OSHDay

If you weren’t able to make it to Techtextil Forum last week, you can still
📹 watch our talk on how to enhance your textiles with added functionality across multiple industries: https://lnkd.in/d9B_wi6f
fabio tombolato, our Technical Services Manager EMEIA, shares insights on the easy integration of graphene nanotubes into textiles and the performance benefits they deliver compared to conventional conductive agents.
#textile #MultifunctionalTextile #video

⚡ Meet our new generation of TUBALL™ nanotube products! They are designed to unlock higher battery performance—from improving first-cycle efficiency and C-rate capability in anodes to boosting power in advanced cathodes at lower nanotube loadings. Tailored dispersions for solid-state and emerging chemistries further extend the role of SWCNTs in enabling the next generation of batteries.

🚀 And we’re scaling up to keep up with demand. Find more details here: https://lnkd.in/dS97vyuk

#batteries #swcnt #nextgenerationbatteries #ssb

OCSiAl has some big plans coming up 🚀, and that’s exactly why we were at the Belgrade Youth Fair on April 23–24. It was a great chance to meet young talent—future engineers, scientists, finance pros, and managers—and exchange ideas, because there’s a lot we can offer each other. 🤝

The conversations have been genuinely interesting and worthwhile. 💬 Looking forward to staying in touch and seeing where these connections lead. 👀

#YouthFair #Belgrade #talent #jobfair

How can you reduce the climate impact of manufacturing conductive materials? 🌍 By replacing traditional conductive fillers with graphene nanotubes. They can reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 26%—without compromising performance.
This is possible because, on the one hand, graphene nanotubes work at ultralow dosages, and on the other, OCSiAl uses sustainable technologies for their production, combining cutting-edge nanotechnology with industrial scalability to enable high-performance, lower-carbon materials. ♻️
Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dBFVHVTQ

#ClimateImpact #CO2Emissions #ConductiveMaterials #Nanotubes

We’re celebrating 10 years of TUBALL™ graphene nanotubes in the US at @American Coatings Show! 🇺🇸
Over the past decade, we’ve built strong partnerships in the US and enabled a wide range of applications with graphene nanotubes, helping our customers unlock new levels of performance in coatings. Today, graphene nanotubes are recognized for enhancing coatings with ESD safety and multifunctionality, high durability, and color flexibility.
Still not using nanotubes in your coatings? Now is the perfect time to explore their potential 👇

Meet us and learn more:
📅 May 5–7, 2026
📍 Booth 1882
📌 Indiana Convention Center
Explore the floor plan and map out your visit—we look forward to welcoming you: https://lnkd.in/dr-n4UV9

#Coatings #AmericaCoatingsShow #ESDSafety #Conductivity

Warm greetings from the 39th Belgrade Marathon! 🏃‍♂️

This weekend, 33 of our colleagues took to the streets of Belgrade, each choosing a distance that suited them best—10, 21, or 42 kilometers.

🔥We work as one team, we run as one team, and we stand side by side, cheering each other on as one! 🎉

#ocsial #marathon #belgrade #belgrademarathon

[💡R&D] What if we could “listen” to the brain more efficiently than ever before? 🧠✨
With TUBALL™ SWCNTs, that’s becoming reality.
Thanks to their exceptional conductivity, flexibility, and low resistance, next-generation 3D electrodes enable high-throughput recording from brain organoids—capturing signals with higher precision while dramatically improving scalability. 📊
👉 More data. Lower cost. Better science.
📜 Read the article in full: https://lnkd.in/dV5H64Tj

It was a great pleasure to welcome Guy Altmeisch, Mayor of Differdange, and Tom ULVELING, First Alderman of Differdange, to our OCSiAl facility in Serbia.

The visit marked an important step toward the future: In just a few years, a similar facility will be built in Differdange. It was a valuable opportunity to see firsthand how nanotubes are produced—from synthesis to real industrial applications—and to better understand what this project will bring to the region.

The representatives of the commune spoke highly of the engineering and operational excellence behind the Serbian facility, as well as the uniqueness of the product, placing OCSiAl among the projects Differdange is most proud, alongside ArcelorMittal, Klein Lux, and CERATIZIT.

The Luxembourg plant design is already underway. Before the end of the year, we will host an OCSiAl Day in Differdange to present the project to the local community and answer their questions.
Exciting times ahead!

Congratulations to the Artemis II crew on a safe return! 🌕🚀
We’re probably overthinking this… but still: 53 years with no missions to the Moon.
Then suddenly, reports of single wall carbon nanotubes on its surface — and not long after, astronauts are heading there again 👀
NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, we’re just connecting the dots here 😄

Proud and grateful to our Serbian OCSiAl team for coming together to support those in need through the Red Cross clothing drive. 🤍Around the Easter period—a time for kindness, light, and caring for others—your actions truly matter. Thank you for making a difference. 🙏

⚡ Protect cable connectors from sparks—empower them with graphene nanotubes!
Integrated into silicone layers, graphene nanotubes safeguard the entire medium-voltage cable connector from electrostatic discharge, making operation safer and more reliable.
🚀 Enjoy enhanced performance:
• Stable conductivity under high deformation
• Up to 2× greater mechanical strength
• 60% higher tear strength and elasticity
• Clean, carbon-free surface
• Longer service life

Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dFJPtEsj

#elastomers #CableConnectors #Rubbers

What if fabric could do more? 👕⚡
Empowered by graphene nanotubes, fabrics now deliver ESD protection, sensing, anti-dust, and heating—without sacrificing strength, durability, washability, chemical resistance, or design freedom.

Join our talk at Techtextil Forum:
“Graphene Nanotubes: The Invisible Conductive Backbone of Multifunctional Textiles”
📅 April 23, 2026
⏰ 2.20–2.40 pm
📍 Hall 9.1, Booth D50
📌 Messe Frankfurt, Germany

Explore the floor plan and plan your visit—we look forward to seeing you there:
https://lnkd.in/eRjes9yc

fabio tombolato

#textile #TexhnicalTextile #MeetUs

TUBALL™ graphene nanotubes enable record electrode thickness in LFP cathodes by improving particle-to-particle bonding. ⚡ Just 0.05% TUBALL forms a robust network 🧩 that allows record-thick electrodes of 40+ mg/cm2 on one side. And no cracks, in contrast to carbon black and multi wall carbon nanotube-based electrodes of similar thickness.

👕🧤🧵. Multifunctional textiles powered by graphene nanotubes are all around us. A variety of products across industries show how TUBALL™ graphene nanotubes enable advanced functionality in textiles while preserving key properties such as mechanical performance and a clean, non-marking, carbon-free surface.
Choose the product for your system: https://lnkd.in/daaW2Jpx
Want to learn more?
📅 Join our presentation:
“Graphene Nanotubes: The Invisible Conductive Backbone of Multifunctional Textiles”
April 23 | Techtextil Forum, Messe Frankfurt, Germany

📅 #MeetUs soon!
In April, May, and June, let’s catch up and discuss how to upgrade your products with TUBALL™ graphene nanotubes.
Join us at:
·     April 21–24 — CHINAPLAS 2026 📍 Shanghai, China 🇨🇳
·     May 5–7 — American Coatings Show 📍 Indianapolis, IN, USA 🇺🇸
·     May 13–15 — @CIBF 📍 Shenzhen, China 🇨🇳
·     June 9–10 — SURFEX - UK Exhibition and Conference 📍 Coventry, UK 🇬🇧
·     June 9–11 — The Battery Show Europe 📍 Stuttgart, Germany 🇩🇪
·     June 17–19 — @[APFE-Shanghai International Tape & Film Expo](urn:li:organization:4833026)📍 Shanghai, China 🇨🇳
🤝 Let’s connect!