Rice University Researchers (IMAGE) Rice University Caption Rice University research assistant Kendahl Walz Mitra and graduate student Carlos de los Reyes work with a sample of boron nitride nanotubes. They are authors of a new paper that shows how to functionalize the intrinsically insulating nanotubes for use in composites. Credit Martí Research Group/Rice University Usage Restrictions For news reporting purposes only. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.