Atomic Chains in Boron Nitride Nanotubes: TEM (IMAGE)

Michigan Technological University

Atomic Chains in Boron Nitride Nanotubes: TEM

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The tellurium encased in boron nitride nanotubes can be as thin as 2 nanometers and its current-carrying capacity beats out other existing semiconductors.

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University of Texas at Dallas/Qingxiao Wang and Moon Kim

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