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Composite Structures with Extremely Small Amounts of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Show Multifunctionality Independent of Additive Defectiveness

The Skoltech Laboratory of Nanomaterials, along with the Ural Federal University and the Institute of Engineering Science Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, have published their findings on how single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) can be used to create multifunctional composite structures regardless of their quality when used in extremely small amounts.

18 Jul 2025

Dispersions Hold the Key for Carbon Nanotube Success, Finds IDTechEx

The effective dispersion of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) is critical to their commercial success in applications such as energy storage and polymer composites.

From IDTechEX Ltd 17 Jul 2025

Shepherding Atoms on the Surface Towards a Greener Future – Maximizing the Usage of Precious Metals

Researchers have demonstrated that by using argon plasma, metal atoms can be dispersed and guided to desired positions.

7 Jul 2025

Green Laser Synthesis of Fluorescent Carbon Dots from Bay Leaves

A new green synthesis method uses laser ablation of bay leaves in PBS to create fluorescent carbon dots with stable blue photoluminescence. Learn how this eco-friendly approach supports bioimaging and sensing applications.

30 May 2025

Sustainable Future for Carbon Nanotubes

Rice University researchers reveal carbon nanotube fibers can be fully recycled, maintaining structure and properties, advancing sustainability in materials.

15 Jan 2025

Sustainable Carbon Nanomaterial Gii Set to Transform Energy Storage in Internet of Things Devices

Researchers at the University of Liverpool have developed a groundbreaking energy storage material using sustainable carbon nanomaterial, Gii. This innovation could enable smaller, more efficient energy storage capabilities in ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT) devices.

15 Jan 2025

Enhancing Material Properties through Nanotube Encapsulation

This review explores material encapsulation within nanotubes, highlighting advancements, challenges, and applications in electronics, energy storage, and biomedicine.

17 Dec 2024

Carbon Dioxide to 3D Printed Carbon Nanocomposites: A Sustainable Innovation

This study presents a method for producing high-performance carbon nanocomposites from CO2 using electrochemical reduction and 3D printing. The process enhances material sustainability while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

13 Dec 2024

Innovative Catalyst Enables Chirality-Specific Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes

A research team from Tohoku University, led by Associate Professor Toshiaki Kato of the Advanced Institute for Materials Research, has successfully synthesized carbon nanotubes (CNTs) with a chiral index of (6,5) and an ultra-high purity exceeding 95 %. These findings were published in the journal ACS Nano.

23 Oct 2024

Innovative Approach to Improving Plastic Recycling

According to a study in Advanced Functional Materials, Emilio Pérez’s Chemistry of Low-Dimensional Materials group at IMDEA Nanociencia is working with Nanocore, a company, to explore a method of strengthening recyclable plastics.

1 Oct 2024