Pioneering Advances in Carbon Nanotube Technology
Dr. Alvin Orbaek White and his team at the Energy Safety Research Institute are making significant strides in the development of ultralong carbon nanotubes. Using metal catalysts and a mix of hydrogen and methane at high temperatures, they have successfully grown nanotubes over 1 centimeter long. Their research highlights that iron chloride catalysts produced the longest nanotubes, reaching up to 1.32 centimeters.
These advancements hold the potential to transform various technologies, including computing, renewable energy transmission, and battery development, contributing to the evolution of next-generation global grid technology.