With a process scalable for industry use, carbon nanotubes can now be woven into strong yet whisper-thin threads capable of conducting heat and electricity. These nanotube fibers are likely to have ...

The figure above shows a comparison of the mechanical and electrical conductivity property enhancement of functionalized carbon nanotube fiber compared to raw fiber, showing a 33-fold increase in ...

Silk is a protein fiber produced naturally by insect larvae for the purpose of manufacturing a cocoon, with some of the best-known silk obtained from the mulberry silkworm. Recently, scientists have ...