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Tag: carbon nanotubesBatteries Made from Regular Paper A dip in nanotube ink turns ordinary office paper into a high-energy electrode. More Efficient Space Engine Uses Carbon Nanotubes Nanotubes promise better ion-propulsion efficiency. Startup Porifera is developing membranes to separate greenhouse gases from smokestacks. Practical Nanotube Electronics Researchers develop a new method for making efficient nanotube transistor arrays. Making Carbon Nanotubes into Long Fibers Researchers have taken a step towards making carbon nanotubes into transmission lines. A new type of sensor makes diagnosing infections quick and easy. Laser-Triggered Chemical Reactions Microcapsules in a mixture burst and release reactants on demand. Superefficient Solar from Nanotubes Carbon nanotube photovoltaics can wring twice the charge from light. Capsules for Self-Healing Circuits Nanotube-filled capsules could restore conductivity to damaged electronics. Tiny electron emitters inside an x-ray generator could improve medical imaging and cancer therapy. Unzipping Graphene's Potential Slicing open carbon nanotubes could lead to much faster electronic components. Harnessing Direct Solar Power for Propulsion Tiny boats made of nanomaterials are powered directly by sunlight. Carbon nanotubes that respond to visible light might mean better solar cells and artificial retinas. Thermometer Created for Nanotubes Understanding how nanotubes heat up could make them useful for electronics. Carbon nanotubes could replace expensive platinum catalysts and help finally make fuel cells economical. |
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