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Researchers at the University of Tokyo have created atomically precise molybdenum disulphide nanotubes measuring just one nanometre in diameter.
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Kashiwa, University of Tokyo
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Associate Professor Yusuke Nakanishi, University of Tokyo researchers
What
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have created atomically precise molybdenum disulphide nanotubes measuring just one nanometre in diameter.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:56:00 GMT · 3h 12m ago
Where
Kashiwa, University of Tokyo ·
Why
This achievement resolves a long-standing theoretical question about how electronic properties change at the nanoscale and provides a new platform for designing future ultra-miniaturised electronic components.
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This breakthrough confirms predictions made over 25 years ago regarding the electronic properties of semiconductor nanotubes and opens new avenues for creating smaller, more efficient electronic devices, potentially transforming future transistors and quantum technologies.
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