The invention relates to the technical field of
lithium battery materials, in particular to a single-walled
carbon nanotube dispersing agent for a
lithium ion battery, a water dispersion liquid and a preparation method of the water dispersion liquid. The dispersion liquid is prepared from 0.1 to 2 weight percent of single-walled carbon nanotubes, a
styrene-
acrylate-
acrylate terpolymer dispersing agent and deionized water. The weight-average molecular weight of the dispersing agent is controlled to be 300-1000, and the dispersing agent is synthesized by adopting an alpha-
styrene dimer as a
chain transfer agent, so that the problem of sulfydryl residue of a
thiol chain transfer agent is avoided. The dispersant has narrow molecular
weight distribution (Mw / Mn is approximately equal to 1.8-2.0), and a terminal
benzene ring structure can enhance the anchoring effect with carbon nanotubes. The
viscosity of the dispersion liquid at 25 DEG C is 300-2000 mPa.s, no visible precipitate is left after the dispersion liquid is stood for 30 days, and the preparation method comprises the steps of
ultrasonic dispersion, high-speed stirring or pressurized dispersion. The dispersion liquid is especially suitable for a
silicon-carbon negative
electrode, and can significantly reduce the resistance of an
electrode diaphragm, improve the rate capability of a battery and prolong the cycle life of the battery.