BxCyNz Nanotube Development and Characterization, Year 2

Boron Nitride Nanotubes (BNNTs) exhibit great promise for primary structure as well as thermal and radiation protection for future space exploration missions. They are structurally similar to Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) and share extraordinary mechanical properties, but differ in chemical, optical, and electrical properties. Hybrid nanotubes constructed of B, C, and N elements are expected to form a new class of NTs with tunable properties between those of CNTs and BNNTs with increased applications. More »