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"textContent": "Spanish researchers have demonstrated a scalable manufacturing process for carbon nanotube (CNT) fibers with electrical conductivity comparable to that of copper and aluminum. The result, published in Science, is a breakthrough for the future of electrification in aerospace, electric vehicles (EVs), drones and related applications, which require lightweight and high-strength electrical wiring.",
"title": "Copper's biggest rival yet? New carbon nanotube fibers could reshape wiring for EVs, drones and aircraft"
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