CNT Power Cable

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Description

CNT Power Cable uses carbon nanotube technology to create next-generation power transmission cables with significantly lower energy loss.

Traditional copper cables lose 5-8% of energy during transmission. CNT cables reduce this to below 1%, making long-distance power transmission far more efficient.

Material Advantage

Ultra-Low Resistance: Carbon nanotube-based conductors achieve resistance levels far below copper, minimizing energy losses.

Lightweight Design: CNT cables weigh 75% less than copper equivalents, reducing infrastructure costs.

High Thermal Stability: Maintains performance at temperatures exceeding 400°C.

Technical Specifications

Conductivity

10^7 S/m

Current Capacity

5000 A/cm²

Weight Reduction

75% vs copper

Energy Loss

<1% transmission

Max Temperature

>400°C

Market Applications

Long-distance power transmissionUrban grid infrastructureRenewable energy grid connectionsHigh-voltage DC transmissionSubsea power cables

Development Timeline

Material Synthesis

Q2 2024

Completed

Cable Prototyping

Q4 2024

In Progress

Field Testing

Q2 2025

Planned

Commercial Production

Q4 2025

Planned

Research Team

Dr. Somchai Tanaka

Principal Investigator

Chulalongkorn

Prof. Lisa Wang

Materials Scientist

NUS

Dr. Raj Patel

Electrical Engineer

IIT Bombay

Risk Factors

CNT production cost at commercial scale

Long-term durability under real-world conditions

Integration with existing grid infrastructure

Regulatory approval for power transmission applications

Competitive Advantage

Proprietary CNT alignment technique

Significant weight and energy savings

Higher current capacity than competitors

Established partnerships with utility companies

Intellectual Property Status

Patent Pending

US patent application for CNT alignment process and cable manufacturing method

Filed

Funding & Milestones

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Chula TTO Commercialization Strategy.pdf

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Patent Filing - Biochar Process.pdf

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Technical Specifications v2.0.pdf

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