Carbon nanotube carpet darkest thing ever made
‘A loosely packed “carpet” of carbon nanotubes is the darkest material ever made, according to researchers from Rice University and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.’
The carpet consists of nanotubes–hollow, honeycombed tubes made from carbon atoms– standing vertically. Instead of being tightly packed together, the researchers went for a low density arrangement, complete with spaces and gaps, sort of like a box of dried spaghetti. Light striking the nanotubes as well
