Nanoscale Materials Science and Future Energy - From Carbon Nanotubes to Solar Technology

Explore nanoscale materials science and future energy applications in this 32-minute lecture from Professor Yuuhei Miyauchi at Kyoto University's Institute of Advanced Energy. Delve into the fascinating world of nanoscale materials science, focusing on nano-carbon materials and their unique properties. Learn about the groundbreaking research in carbon nanotubes (CNT) and discover how these nanometer-sized artificial materials are pushing beyond the limitations of existing materials to create entirely new tools and devices. Understand the latest developments in nano-carbon materials science and their potential applications in solar energy utilization and future energy engineering. The lecture progresses from an introduction to nanoscale materials science, through detailed exploration of carbon nanotubes, and concludes with a vision of how this technology will shape our energy future.