A newly developed, highly conductive copper wire could find applications in the electric grid, as well as in homes and businesses. The finding defies what's been thought about how metals conduct ...

Defying conventional scientific knowledge about electrical conductivity, the addition of a common carbon compound to copper to make electrical wires results in significant performance enhancements, ...

Steps taken to enhance copper conductivity by adding carbon nanotubes. Test results for conductivity, current-carrying capacity, and tensile strength. We know that copper (Cu) fortunately combines ...

The solar industry is turning to base metals and innovation to bypass the soaring silver price. Silver’s exceptional ...

Thermal conductivity plays a critical role within semiconductor technology; to meet the needs required for this ever-evolving industry, novel materials that improve thermal conductivity are paramount.