Cambridge University develops high-conductivity carbon wiring as an alternative to copper

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University focusing on carbon-copper hybrids first as commercialisation remains years away

Researchers at Cambridge University have developed electrical wiring from carbon, which could potentially replace copper while improving conductivity. The researchers claim that the carbon nanot...

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