Recently, in order to promote the industrialization of boron nitride nanotubes, the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) established Naieel Technology (NaieelTechnology) to develop application scenarios based on the excellent performance of BNNT in mechanical and neutron absorption capabilities. Speed up its industrialization.
Boron nitride nanotubes (BNNT) have better thermal and chemical stability than carbon nanotubes (CNT). Its thermal neutron absorption capacity is 200,000 times higher than that of carbon nanotubes (CNT). In the aerospace industry with radiation shielding properties, boron nitride nanotubes can be used as lightweight structural materials. In addition, with the operation of nuclear power plants, a large amount of radioactive waste is generated every day, and boron nitride nanotubes (BNNT) are one of the most suitable materials for making radioactive waste containers.
KAERI has signed a memorandum of understanding with Naieel Technology, and in a statement emphasized the application of BNNT into the radiation field. Kim Jae-woo, CEO of Naieel, said: "Boron nitride nanotubes are a new core nanomaterial, which will change the paradigm of the future industry. Through cooperation with KAERI, we will grow into a global leader in related fields." .