Francesca Mirri, Rice University (IMAGE)

Rice University

Francesca Mirri, Rice University

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Rice University research scientist Francesca Mirri holds a standard coaxial data cable (bottom) and a new cable with an outer conductor of carbon nanotubes. Replacing the braided metal outer conductor with a conductive nanotube coating makes the cable 50 percent lighter, Mirri said.

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Jeff Fitlow/Rice University)

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