Researchers Make Breakthrough in the Production of Double-Walled Carbon Nanotubes

The video discusses a breakthrough in nanotechnology by Northwestern University researchers, focusing on the production of double-walled carbon nanotubes. Dr. Mark Hersom explains the structure and applications of carbon nanotubes, the challenges in producing homogeneous nanotubes, and a new system using density gradient centrifugation to achieve high-purity samples. The commercialization efforts through Nano Integris and future research directions to generalize the approach to other nanomaterials are also covered.

What potential applications are there for double walled carbon nanotubes?

How does the density gradient in the centrifuge tube help in separating nanotubes?

What future research directions does Dr. Hersom plan to pursue?