SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 4, 2026Interesting Engineering

Tokyo scientists synthesize 1-nanometer semiconducting nanotubes for future electronics

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Tokyo researchers have built the world's smallest semiconducting nanotubes — just 1 nanometer wide — by growing molybdenum disulfide inside protective boron nitride tubes. Unlike unreliable carbon nanotubes, these offer consistent, controllable properties, paving the way for smaller, faster electronics and confirming a 25-year-old theoretical prediction.

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