Researchers of Teijin Aramid in Netherlands and Rice University in USA bagged the honorary ‘Paul Schlack’ prize for the development of a new generation super fibers using carbon nanotubes (CNT).

The honorary Paul Schlack prize was granted by the European Man-made Fibers Association to Dr. Marcin Otto from Teijin Aramid and Dr. Matteo Pasquali from Rice University – Texas.

“Their new super fibers are now driving innovation in aerospace, healthcare, automotive, and smart clothing”, Teijin says.

The new super fibers combine high thermal and electrical conductivity, as seen in metals, with the flexibility, robust handling and strength of textile fibers.

“The introduction of carbon nanotube fibers marked the beginning of a series of innovations in various industries”, says Marcin Otto.

“CNT fibers can be lifesaving for heart patients, as one string of CNT fiber in the cardiac muscle suffices to transmit vital electrical pulses to the heart.

“Or by replacing copper in data cables and light power cables by CNT fibers, it’s possible to make satellites, aircraft and high end cars lighter and more robust at the same time”, he added.

For several years, leading researchers at Rice University and Teijin Aramid worked together on the development of CNT production.

Teijin Aramid and Rice University published their research findings on carbon nanotubes fibers in the leading scientific journal – Science. (AR)