W0S1011 Carbon Cloth Substrate - Hydrophobic (No MPL)

Description

As the "naked" counterpart to the W1S1011, the W0S1011 offers unparalleled breathability and structural flexibility. The carbon fibers are deeply impregnated with PTFE, creating a robust hydrophobic interface that prevents liquid water from saturating the cloth. Its woven structure provides excellent through-plane conductivity and mechanical resilience. Because it lacks the MPL, it is significantly thinner (0.36mm). It offers much lower air resistance, making it an ideal candidate for high-flow gas diffusion electrodes and specialized electrochemical sensors.

Features

• Pure Substrate: No Microporous Layer (MPL), allowing for custom surface modification and catalyst coating strategies.
• Exceptional Gas Permeability: Lower air flow resistance compared to coated versions, ensuring rapid gas transport to the reactive sites.
• Uniform Hydrophobicity: Professional PTFE treatment ensures long-term stability in humid fuel cell environments.
• High Conductivity: Low electrical resistance maintained by high-purity carbon fibers and a dense woven matrix.
• Benchmark Reliability: The W0S1011 is a global standard substrate, ensuring your experimental results are consistent with industry literature.

Specifications

Quick Answer

The W0S1011 Carbon Cloth Substrate is the high-permeability, base version of the industry-renowned 1011 series. Unlike the W1S version, the W0S1011 does not have a Microporous Layer (MPL), providing a pure, woven carbon fiber surface that has been fully treated with PTFE for hydrophobicity. It is specifically designed for researchers who prefer to use their own custom MPL, or for applications requiring maximum gas diffusion and lower thickness.