Dr. Rodney Sappington interviews and introduces Dr. Alex Zettl a preeminent scientist in nanotechnology development. Exciting discussion that uncovers the origins of nanomaterials. The challenges of implementing new materials into preexisting technologies and the time lag of future applications into new enhanced materials. Also, unraveling the advantages of boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) over carbon nanotubes (CNTs).