2 Japanese researchers to receive Franklin Institute awards

2 Japanese researchers to receive Franklin Institute awards

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Shuji Nakamura, a professor at the University of California at Santa Barbara, who was named winner of a 2002 Franklin Institute medal Jan. 28 along with Sumio Iijima, research fellow at NEC Corp.

2 Japanese researchers to receive Franklin Institute awards

2 Japanese researchers to receive Franklin Institute awards

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Shuji Nakamura, a professor at the University of California at Santa Barbara, who was named winner of a 2002 Franklin Institute medal Jan. 28 along with Sumio Iijima, research fellow at NEC Corp.

NEC claims discovery of "carbon nanobrush"

NEC claims discovery of "carbon nanobrush"

Sumio Iijima, a senior research fellow with NEC Corp., attends a press conference in Tokyo on June 30, 2016. The company said it has discovered a new carbon material with a diameter of 100 nanometers (nano is a billionth) that has high electrical conductivity. The new substance, named "carbon nanobrush" by NEC, could be used for rapid electric vehicle charging and for the production of artificial muscle for robots. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

NEC claims discovery of "carbon nanobrush"

NEC claims discovery of "carbon nanobrush"

Sumio Iijima, a senior research fellow with NEC Corp., attends a press conference in Tokyo on June 30, 2016. The company said it has discovered a new carbon material with a diameter of 100 nanometers (nano is a billionth) that has high electrical conductivity. The new substance, named "carbon nanobrush" by NEC, could be used for rapid electric vehicle charging and for the production of artificial muscle for robots. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

NEC claims discovery of "carbon nanobrush"

NEC claims discovery of "carbon nanobrush"

Sumio Iijima, a senior research fellow with NEC Corp., wears a model of a nano carbon material on his head in jest during a press conference in Tokyo on June 30, 2016. The company said it has discovered a new carbon material with a diameter of 100 nanometers (nano is a billionth) that has high electrical conductivity. The new substance, named "carbon nanobrush" by NEC, could be used for rapid electric vehicle charging and for the production of artificial muscle for robots. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo