（来源：工人日报） 此次发现是我国科研团队在月球样品研究中的又一突破，将人类对月球资源的认识，从"有什么元素"提 升到了"能自然形成什么高级材料"的新层次。 本报讯 （记者彭冰 柳姗姗 实习生赵欣羽）近日，吉林大学正式对外发布，该校科研团队在日前从嫦娥 六号带回的月壤当中首次发现天然合成的单壁纳米碳管和石墨碳。未来若能在月球实现原位资源利用， 这些碳材料或可直接用于建造月球基地、制造轻质高强度结构件、能源设备等。 单壁纳米碳管是一种由单层碳原子卷曲而成的中空管状纳米材料，其作用几乎遍及所有现代高科技领 域，更被视为推动未来电子器件、能源存储、医疗等领域革命的关键材料之一。此前，单壁纳米碳管主 要依赖人工合成，吉林大学这一重大发现，首次证实无需人工干预的天然单壁纳米碳管的存在。自然界 在极端条件下能合成复杂纳米结构的能力，或将为人工合成新型碳材料提供仿生灵感。石墨碳具有良好 的导电性、润滑性与化学稳定性，广泛用于电极材料、润滑剂、复合材料等领域。 天然单壁纳米碳管与石墨碳的发现，证实了月球存在复杂的碳演化过程，其碳元素能以高度有序的先进 结构存在，而非简单的无定形碳，也暗示着月球或其他天体表面可能自然存在更多高 ...

Core Insights - The Chang'e 6 mission has made a significant discovery by identifying naturally formed single-walled carbon nanotubes and graphite carbon from lunar soil samples, indicating more active geological processes on the far side of the Moon than previously thought [1][3]. Group 1: Research Findings - The research utilized various microscopy and spectroscopy techniques to systematically characterize the lunar samples, marking the first identification of graphite carbon and confirming the existence of naturally formed single-walled carbon nanotubes without human intervention [3]. - The carbon structures in the Chang'e 6 samples exhibit more pronounced defect characteristics compared to those from the Chang'e 5 mission, suggesting a history of more intense micrometeorite impacts on the Moon's far side [5]. Group 2: Material Properties and Applications - Single-walled carbon nanotubes are hollow tubular nanomaterials made of a single layer of carbon atoms, known for their high strength, excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, and potential applications in high-performance materials, electronic devices, and energy storage [10]. - Graphite carbon, a crystalline form of carbon, has good electrical conductivity, lubricating properties, and chemical stability, making it widely used in electrode materials, lubricants, and composite materials [12]. Group 3: Future Implications - The discovery of these carbon materials suggests the potential for in-situ resource utilization on the Moon, which could be used for constructing lunar bases, manufacturing lightweight high-strength components, and energy devices [14]. - The ability of nature to synthesize complex nanostructures under extreme conditions may inspire new methods for artificial synthesis of novel carbon materials, showcasing the capabilities of China's research teams in deep space exploration and scientific discovery [14].