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For first time, carbon nanotube transistors outperform silicon
For decades, scientists have tried to harness the unique properties of carbon nanotubes to create high-performance electronics that are...
Sep 5, 20163 min read


'Helix-to-Tube,' a simple strategy to synthesize covalent organic nanotubes
Nagoya, Japan - Kaho Maeda, Dr. Hideto Ito, Professor Kenichiro Itami of the JST-ERATO Itami Molecular Nanocarbon Project and the...
Sep 2, 20163 min read


Nanoribbons in solutions mimic nature
Graphene nanoribbons (GNRs) bend and twist easily in solution, making them adaptable for biological uses like DNA analysis, drug delivery...
Aug 16, 20163 min read


Carbon nanotube stitches strengthen composites
Method to reinforce these materials could help make airplane frames lighter, more damage-resistant. The newest Airbus and Boeing...
Aug 3, 20164 min read


'Second skin' protects soldiers from biological and chemical agents
In work that aims to protect soldiers from biological and chemical threats, a team of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory scientists...
Aug 3, 20163 min read


A 'bridge' of carbon between nerve tissues
A new material made of carbon nanotubes supports the growth of nerve fibers, bridging segregated neural explants and providing a...
Jul 18, 20163 min read
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