| abstract |
Provided is a dispersant for dispersing a carbon filler in a liquid medium comprising an aqueous solvent or a nonaqueous solvent. The provided dispersant is characterized by consisting primarily of hydroxyalkyl chitosan; specifically, at least one species selected from a group comprising glyceryl chitosan, hydroxyethyl chitosan, hydroxypropyl chitosan, hydroxybutyl chitosan, and hydroxybutyl hydroxypropyl chitosan. |