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Researchers have achieved a 10-15x improvement in carbon nanotube conductivity through chemical doping, bringing performance to approximately 70% of aluminum's conductivity and exceeding copper's performance on a weight-normalized basis—a breakthrough with significant implications for weight-critical applications like power transmission and aerospace. However, the doped nanotubes currently degrade within weeks due to environmental instability, requiring polymer encapsulation and further research before commercial viability. For IT leaders, this represents a medium-term opportunity to monitor for next-generation interconnect materials that could reduce infrastructure weight and costs, though widespread adoption remains years away pending durability solutions and cost reductions.