Researchers have developed a detector that delivers high sensitivity while operating at ordinary room temperature, using carbon nanotubes and a pyroelectric lithium niobate crystal. The device surpasses earlier graphene-based detectors by several orders of magnitude and offers a broad spectral range without cryogenic cooling.
SourceEditorial Office of Opto-Electronic Journals Group·JournalOpto-Electronic Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 14, 2026
Researchers developed nanotube membranes that enable ultrafast ion transport, opening new pathways for high-efficiency clean energy generation and lithium recovery. The discovery shows boron nitride nanotubes selectively move lithium ions faster than expected, with potential applications in blue energy generation and battery recycling.
SourceUniversity of Illinois Chicago·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateJun 18, 2026
Scientists have created a practical way to make ultra-black coatings that meet automotive standards, using a composite of carbon black pigment and carbon nanotubes. The resulting color is a deep jet black with excellent long-term stability, opening the door for high-end car models in darker hues.
SourceCell Press·JournalMatter & Light·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 18, 2026
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Scientists from the University of Tokyo have successfully synthesized 1-nanometer-wide, single-walled MoS2 nanotubes with well-defined atomic structures. These ultrafine materials could provide a new route toward miniaturized electronic devices and expand nanotube science beyond carbon.
SourceUniversity of Tokyo·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 4, 2026
Researchers developed a universal compounding technology to integrate up to 59% of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) into polymer matrices, improving material performance. The resulting CNT superplastics exhibit excellent mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties.
SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 21, 2026
Huntington's disease is caused by a toxic protein that builds in brain cells and spreads to other cells through tunneling nanotubes. Disrupting this pathway reduces the spread of the disease-causing protein, suggesting a new target for therapy.
SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalScience Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 20, 2026
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A hybrid material combining vanadium cluster and carbon nanotubes acts as a molecular switch toggling between oxygen and hydrogen production. The 'switch' is controlled by the arrangement of organic cations, which modulate the local electrochemical microenvironment.
SourceCenter for Research in Biological Chemistry and Molecular Materials (CiQUS)·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateDec 23, 2025
Researchers have successfully grown the smallest stable carbon nanotubes, a breakthrough that could lead to advancements in nanoelectronics and cutting-edge technologies. The study uses rhodium-based catalysts to achieve a high yield of the (5, 4) nanotube, paving the way for future applications.
SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 28, 2025
A new AI-enabled piezoelectric wearable device accurately measures joint torque using boron nitride nanotubes. The innovative design offers broad potential applications for joint health monitoring and rehabilitation outcomes.
SourceShanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center·JournalNano-Micro Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 7, 2025
The Carbon Hub brings together scientists, industry leaders, and policymakers to reimagine hydrocarbons as sources of clean hydrogen and advanced carbon materials. This process could address energy access, emissions, and unsustainable material usage, potentially avoiding gigatons of CO2.
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Researchers at Heidelberg University successfully produced nanotubes folded into cytoskeleton-like structures using the RNA origami technique. This breakthrough enables synthetic cells to manufacture their own building blocks, opening new perspectives on directed evolution.
SourceHeidelberg University·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateMar 17, 2025
Researchers at Penn State discovered that Zika virus builds tiny tunnels called tunneling nanotubes to transport material needed to infect nearby cells, including in placental cells. This allows the virus to cross the placental barrier without raising alarm in the immune system.
SourcePenn State·JournalNature Communications·TypeObservational study·DateMar 17, 2025
Researchers developed chlorophyll-based structures with controlled hierarchical stacking, mimicking natural photosynthetic systems. The study demonstrates the potential for creating materials that surpass natural capabilities in efficiency and adaptability.
SourceChiba University·JournalOrganic Chemistry Frontiers·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 21, 2024
Researchers developed boron nitride nanotubes with spin qubits, more sensitive to off-axis magnetic fields than diamond tips. The technology has applications in quantum sensing, semiconductor industry, and nanoscale MRI.
SourcePurdue University·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 2, 2024
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Researchers at Okayama University have developed a novel method to produce carbon nanotube yarns with excess electrons that can harvest waste heat. The yarns achieved high thermoelectric power factors within temperatures ranging from 30 to 200 °C, making them suitable for practical applications such as fabric-based modules.
SourceOkayama University·JournalSmall Methods·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 25, 2024
Researchers at Binghamton University have developed a new 3D printing technique that uses nanotubes to reinforce additively manufactured metals, making them stronger in corrosive environments. The technique has the potential to revolutionize the field of metal manufacturing and increase U.S. competitiveness.
Scientists are studying the replication mechanism of Zika virus and its ability to transmit from an infected mother to her unborn child. They aim to understand how the virus creates connections called tunneling nanotubes that allow it to replicate and infect cells.
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A research team led by Professor Yang Yong found that severely oxidized metallic glass nanotubes can attain an ultrahigh recoverable elastic strain of up to 14% at room temperature. The discovery implies that oxidation in low-dimension metallic glass can result in unique properties for applications in sensors, medical devices, and othe...
SourceCity University of Hong Kong·JournalNature Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 2, 2024
Rice chemists find a way to remove impurities from boron nitride nanotubes using phosphoric acid and fine-tuning the reaction. The new method produces high-purity tubes that are stronger than steel by weight, making them suitable for various industries, including aerospace and biomedical imaging.
SourceRice University·JournalChemistry of Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 16, 2024
Researchers at CiQUS developed a novel cyclic peptide that forms nanotubes on demand when light-irradiated. This allows for precise control over the artificial cytoskeleton's structure and function.
SourceCenter for Research in Biological Chemistry and Molecular Materials (CiQUS)·JournalChem·DateJan 3, 2024
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Researchers found that Ebola virus creates tunneling nanotubes to transfer particles to new cells, evading treatments and spreading infection. The discovery suggests a new route of dissemination for the deadly virus.
SourceTexas Biomedical Research Institute·JournalThe Journal of Infectious Diseases·DateDec 18, 2023
Researchers have engineered a range of new single-walled transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) nanotubes with different compositions, chirality, and diameters. The ability to synthesize diverse structures offers insights into their growth mechanism and novel optical properties.
SourceTokyo Metropolitan University·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateOct 14, 2023
A team of researchers from China and the UK has developed new ways to optimise the production of solar fuels by creating novel photocatalysts. These photocatalysts, such as titanium dioxide with boron nitride, can absorb more wavelengths of light and produce more hydrogen compared to traditional methods.
SourceXi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University·JournalApplied Surface Science·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 11, 2023
Scientists have successfully created conditions for mechanical qubits by engineering anharmonicity close to the ground state. By cooling a nanotube device to near absolute zero, researchers demonstrated a new mechanism that boosts nonlinear effects in the system, paving the way for quantum computing.
SourceICFO-The Institute of Photonic Sciences·JournalNature Physics·DateJun 8, 2023
Researchers have developed a method to encapsulate polyoxometalate molecules within carbon nanotubes, enhancing the electrochemical energy storage of materials. The study found that these hybrids exhibit improved electrochemical properties due to reduced aggregation and increased electron transfer.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalCell Reports Physical Science·DateJun 8, 2023
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Researchers have identified a new mechanism of communication between fat cells, opening up avenues for novel obesity treatments. The discovery centers on tunnelling nanotubes, which allow distant cells to communicate directly and transfer cargos.
SourceEuropean Association for the Study of Obesity·DateMay 17, 2023
Researchers discovered nanoscopic tunnels that connect precursor cells in the cerebellum as they mature into neurons. These tunnels enable molecular exchange and physical migration of pre-neuronal cells across layers, shedding light on brain connectivity and development.
SourceInstitut Pasteur·JournalScience Advances·TypeImaging analysis·DateApr 19, 2023
Researchers have developed a new composite fabric that combines conventional aramid with carbon nanotubes and polyacrylate to create puncture-resistant materials. The new material outperforms existing fabrics in simulated stabbing tests and could be useful in military and civilian applications.
SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalACS Applied Nano Materials·DateApr 19, 2023
Researchers have developed a new detection method using carbon nanotubes to measure the duration of dopamine release in the brain. This allows for more robust detection and monitoring of neurotransmitters, which is crucial for understanding neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease.
SourceRuhr-University Bochum·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·DateApr 12, 2023
Human macrophages use Siglec-14 receptors to recognize and engulf carbon nanotubes, leading to inflammation. The discovery could pave the way for developing safer carbon nanotubes and therapies to prevent inflammatory diseases.
SourceRitsumeikan University·JournalNature Nanotechnology·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 6, 2023
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TUS researchers develop novel method to create multi-walled CNT wiring on plastic films under ambient conditions, enabling flexible devices and energy conversion devices. The proposed method produces high-quality wires with varying resistance values.
SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalScientific Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 2, 2023
Researchers at the University of Groningen have discovered the exact structure of polydopamine coatings, which could lead to new applications in surface adhesion and neurodegenerative disease treatment. The study found that these coatings form through auto-oxidation, crosslinking and isomerization processes.
SourceUniversity of Groningen·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 16, 2023
Materials theorists Boris Yakobson and Ksenia Bets propose a method to control the growth of carbon nanotubes by constraining the carbon feedstock in a furnace. This approach allows for the production of batches with single desired chirality, which is essential for highly conductive applications. The researchers suggest etching away lo...
SourceRice University·JournalScience Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 9, 2022
Researchers at Okayama University found that an acidic adsorption layer in carbon nanotubes facilitates efficient adsorption of negatively charged nitrate anions, making the aqueous solution alkaline. This study provides a novel model for designing carbon nanotubes suitable for ion adsorption and purification.
SourceOkayama University·JournalJournal of Colloid and Interface Science·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 19, 2022
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University used a surfactant to disperse boron nitride nanotubes and coat them onto surfaces without bundling. Heat treatment removed the surfactant, revealing clean nanoscale templates that can be used to grow coaxial nanotubes with exotic electronic properties.
SourceTokyo Metropolitan University·JournalACS Nano·DateOct 15, 2022
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Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have engineered microscopic pipes made of nanotubes that can transport molecules over long distances without leaking. The team successfully directed the flow of fluorescent molecules through the nanotubes, which could potentially be used to study diseases and understand how neurons interact with ...
SourceJohns Hopkins University·JournalScience Advances·DateSep 7, 2022
The TU Wien team has created a catalyst that can convert CO2 and methane into synthesis gas without the formation of carbon nanotubes. This approach, called dry reforming, has the potential to convert climate-damaging greenhouse gases into valuable products.
SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalApplied Catalysis·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 1, 2022
SARS-CoV-2 uses nanotubes to infect neurons, bypassing the usual ACE2 receptor. The virus can spread rapidly through these nanotubes, contributing to its infectious capacity and neurological symptoms.
SourceInstitut Pasteur·JournalScience Advances·DateJul 25, 2022
Researchers from the University of Arizona suggest that dying stars can forge carbon nanotubes in the envelopes of dust and gas surrounding them. This process involves the spontaneous formation of carbon nanotubes, which are highly structured rod-like molecules consisting of multiple layers of carbon sheets.
SourceUniversity of Arizona·JournalThe Journal of Physical Chemistry A·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 16, 2022
A flexible sensor embedded in a diaper measures multiple components in urine, sharing results over Bluetooth for fast bedside analyses. The technology has potential to provide quick and painless urinalysis for incontinent, elderly or infant patients.
SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalACS Applied Nano Materials·DateMay 5, 2022
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Researchers have developed an unsolved problem in microelectronics by creating the world's smallest battery, which can power tiny sub-millimeter-scale computers for about ten hours. The Swiss-roll process enables on-chip batteries for dust-sized computers with high energy density and integrability.
SourceChemnitz University of Technology·JournalAdvanced Energy Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 19, 2022
Researchers propose that water molecules interact with electrons in the nanotube walls, slowing down flow. Theoretical findings could significantly impact proposed carbon nanotube applications, such as filtering salt from seawater or generating energy.
Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital discovered that cancer cells can disarmed the immune system by forming nanotubes that pull out mitochondria from immune cells. This new mechanism gives a target to go after, leading to potential new combinations of therapies for improving cancer immunotherapy outcomes.
SourceBrigham and Women's Hospital·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateNov 18, 2021
Researchers developed carbon nanotube-based transistors that can maintain electrical properties and memory after being exposed to high levels of cosmic radiation. The transistors, especially double-shielded ones, showed promising results for future space exploration.
SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalACS Nano·DateOct 27, 2021
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Researchers developed nanoscale insecticidal hair coating for prolonged anti-lice protection, reducing re-treatments and side effects. The coating, formed using halloysite nanotubes, retains its protective properties after washing the animal's hair.
SourceKazan Federal University·JournalPharmaceutics·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 28, 2021
Researchers at the University of Houston have developed an electrochemical actuator that utilizes organic semiconductor nanotubes, exhibiting high performance and tunable dynamics in liquid and gel-polymer electrolytes. The device demonstrates excellent stability, low power consumption, and fast response time.
SourceUniversity of Houston·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateSep 3, 2021
Researchers have discovered a way to manipulate terahertz polarization using ultrathin, highly aligned carbon nanotube films. The phenomenon occurs at a specific angle, known as the 'magic angle,' and allows for precise control over light polarization.
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Researchers develop novel nanocomposite with improved detoxification efficiency against various harmful chemicals, including organic compounds and microbes. The composite combines the high photoreactivity of titanium oxide nanotubes with the low cytotoxicity of graphene.
SourceInstitute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences·JournalChemical Engineering Journal·DateMay 5, 2021
Researchers at Heidelberg University have created a new reaction pathway to enable the controlled creation of specific optically active defects in carbon nanotubes. These defects emit light in the near-infrared and show single-photon emission, paving the way for applications in quantum cryptography and biological imaging.
SourceHeidelberg University·JournalNature Communications·DateApr 9, 2021
Researchers at Aalto University have created a colour atlas for 466 unique varieties of single-walled carbon nanotubes, revealing their potential applications in electronics and solar panels. The study developed a quantitative model to predict the specific colors of thin films made by combining any of the 466 varieties.
SourceAalto University·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateDec 14, 2020
Scientists have developed a method to predict the specific colors of thin films made from combining any of the 466 varieties of single-walled carbon nanotubes. The research shows that the thinnest and most colorful tubes affect visible light more than those with larger diameters and faded colors.
SourceRice University·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateDec 14, 2020
Rice University scientists have discovered a novel phenomenon in carbon nanotubes, where a delayed secondary fluorescence is emitted when triggered by a multistep process involving dye molecules and dissolved oxygen. The delay, only microseconds long, can be detected with specialized instrumentation.
SourceRice University·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateDec 3, 2020
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The study found that titanate nanotubes (TNTs) composites exhibit superior photocatalytic performance in generating hydrogen from formic acid, outperforming titanium dioxide (TiO2). The high surface area of TNTs enables improved adsorption and interaction with platinum, leading to enhanced selectivity and efficiency.
Researchers have developed a form of gold nanotubes that can target and kill mesothelioma cancer cells using light. The nanotubes are made in a two-step process and have physical properties that can be tailored for enhanced therapies.
Physicists discovered that individual light-harvesting nanotubes with disordered molecular structures transport light energy in the same way. The result is attributed to the linkage of molecules, which averages out small differences, resulting in similar optical properties.
SourceUniversity of Groningen·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateSep 29, 2020
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Scientists have developed peptide-based nanotubes that can be used to create efficient energy harvesting systems. By controlling the alignment of the tubes and incorporating graphene oxide, they improved conductivity and increased current output.
SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalJournal of Applied Physics·DateSep 15, 2020
Researchers have developed efficient photocatalysts that can clean surfaces, sterilize medical instruments, and purify water under visible radiation. The new catalysts use natural aluminosilicate nanotubes with cadmium sulfide quantum dots, showing promise for environmental applications.
SourceKazan Federal University·JournalChemistry - A European Journal·DateSep 2, 2020
Scientists at the CRCHUM found that pericytes use tunneling nanotubes to communicate with each other, regulating blood supply and maintaining vision. The study's findings suggest that damaged tunnelling nanotubes may contribute to neurodegenerative diseases like stroke, glaucoma, and Alzheimer's.
SourceUniversity of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM)·JournalNature·DateAug 12, 2020
Researchers synthesized Nb2O5 nanotubes on carbon cloth via a simple hydrothermal process, achieving high reversible capacity of 175 mAh/g and energy density of 195 Wh/kg. The material shows good conductivity, reduced volume expansion, and flexible operation conditions.
SourceScience China Press·JournalScience China Materials·DateJun 17, 2020
A Kazan University research team has developed a novel nanoformulation using biocompatible halloysite nanotubes and bacterial pigment prodigiosin, which selectively disrupts cancer cells without harming healthy ones.
SourceKazan Federal University·JournalFrontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology·DateJun 12, 2020
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