Carbon Nanotubes Replace Metal Coils for Ultra-Lightweight Electric Motors

Carbon nanotubes replace metal coils for ultra-lightweight electric motors

Whether it's electric vehicles, drones, or spacecraft, a common technical challenge for future transportation is lightweighting.

Radical electric motor runs without metal coils

Scientists at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have developed a new class of lightweight, highly conductive carbon nanotube (CNT) wiring that does away with copper and aluminum entirely. Using a process called Lyotropic Liquid Crystal-Assisted Surface Texturing (LAST), they've created core-sheath composite electric cables (CSCEC) that don't just conduct electricity, but are flexible and, most importantly, are super lightweigh…

Revolutionizing Electric Motors: KIST Unveils CNT-Based Ultra-Lightweight

In a groundbreaking leap towards sustainable technology, researchers at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have pioneered a process that produces high-quality carbon nanotubes (CNTs). This innovation could revolutionize the electric motor sector, particularly for electric vehicles, drones, and advanced aerospace systems, by offering a lightweight alternative to conventional metal coils. The implications of this research extend …