Military applications for boron nitride nanotubes -- which hold promise for their strength and radiation-shielding properties -- are expected to move more quickly from the laboratory to prototype under the inaugural S²MARTS Research OTA project. The Navy announced its first project on Aug. 16 under S²MARTS Research Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) -- “Characterization and Improvement of Boron Nitride Nanotubes and Their Composites.” Boron nitride nanotubes (BNNT) perform well under extreme heat with potential applications for aerospace, electronics and energy. A...
