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Reshaping the Scalable Production of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Professor Takahiro Maruyama's team at Meijo University has developed a novel approach for using cobalt (Co) and iridium (Ir) nanoparticle catalysts in a liquid-phase synthesis process.

28 Aug 2024

Ultra-Low Power Synaptic Arrays for Neuromorphic Computing

In an article published in Nature Communications, Chinese researchers reveal a breakthrough in neuromorphic computing using ultra-low-power carbon nanotube/porphyrin synaptic arrays, which enhance artificial neural networks' efficiency and sustainability.

5 Aug 2024

Enhancing Membrane Distillation with Carbon-Based Nanocomposite Membranes

In a recent article, researchers reviewed advancements in carbon-based nanocomposite membranes for membrane distillation, highlighting their enhanced performance and future research directions.

1 Aug 2024

Green Synthesis of Multi-Wall Carbon Nanotubes from Yellow Corn Seeds

In an article published in Scientific Reports, researchers from the USA and Egypt introduce an eco-friendly method to synthesize multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) from yellow corn seeds, highlighting sustainable practices in nanotechnology.

23 Jul 2024

Researchers Uncover Factors Affecting Density and Strength of Carbon Nanotube Fibers

In a recent article published in the journal Carbon, researchers from Korea investigated the effects of microstructural evolution on the density of carbon nanotube (CNT) fibers.

15 Jul 2024

Advancing PVC Gel Artificial Muscles with Carbon Nanotube Electrodes

In a recent article published in Gels, researchers developed multilayer porous PVC gel artificial muscles with carbon nanotube-doped 3D-printed silicone electrodes, showcasing potential applications in human-machine interaction, medical rehabilitation, and flexible electronics.

5 Jul 2024

Understanding the Mechanical Weakness in Twisted Carbon Nanotube Yarns

Researchers at the Tokyo Institute of Technology have determined that the subpar mechanical performance of carbon nanotube (CNT) bundles and yarns may stem from localized rearrangements of the CNTs during twisting.

28 Jun 2024

A Review of Innovations in Shape-Memory Polymers with Carbon Nanotubes

In a recent review published in Micromachines, researchers explored the integration of shape-memory polymers with carbon nanotubes, enhancing material properties for applications in soft robotics and tissue engineering.

13 Jun 2024

2D ‘Antenna’ Helps Generate Light in Carbon Nanotubes

Carbon nanotubes can glow brilliantly when light is absorbed by a flat sheet of atoms acting as an antenna to direct that energy into the tubes.

25 Mar 2024

Revolutionary Carbon Nanotube Sheet Recyclability

High-performance carbon nanotube (CNT) sheets can be recycled while maintaining their shape, structural alignment, mechanical and electrical capabilities, and inherent flexibility, according to ground-breaking research from the IMDEA Materials Institute.

19 Mar 2024