Description:
This diagram shows how close- packed, aligned nanotubes can be pulled to form long strands. The electrostatic force of attraction between individual molecules is strong enough to hold ends of individual nanotubes together.
Source:
Tsinghua University
Story:
Pulling nanotubes makes
thread
TRN October 30/November 6, 2002
TRN Categories:
Nanotechnology; Materials Science and Engineering
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Still
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