Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs)

Researchers at MEPhI have developed a new ultra-strong composite material incorporating carbon nanotubes, aimed at applications in aviation, space, and machinery.

A company led by Cambridge PhD Liu Zhenyu is advancing carbon nanotube materials for lightweight applications.

Himadri Specialty Chemicals will establish India's first carbon nanotube production facility at its West Bengal complex, with an initial capacity of 200 tons per year, starting commercial production by FY2027.

Researchers at Skoltech and the Harbin Institute of Technology have modelled how carbon nanotube smart sensors behave under the extreme temperatures and loads found in aircraft, predicting performance without physical testing.

Himadri Speciality Chemical is focusing on carbon nanotubes as a potential growth area to complement its existing battery materials business.

Carbice has partnered with Noctua to introduce a thermal pad for DIY PC builders that uses vertically aligned carbon nanotube technology. This collaboration brings advanced thermal management solutions, previously used in aerospace and AI infrastructure, to the consumer electronics market.

Composites reinforced with graphene and multi-walled carbon nanotubes are reshaping defence and aerospace design, where strength-to-weight now counts for more than the tonnage of steel and platforms.