Carbon Nanotubes Are Tougher and Supercompressible

11 Jul, 2007 12:54 pm We show that under repeated high compressive strains, the long nanotube block shows a viscoelastic behavior similar to that seen in the soft tissue membranes...

Hybrid Materials of Carbon Nanotubes and Nanowires

24 Jan, 2007 04:36 pm As scientists look for new materials to replace silicon for faster computers, carbon nanotubes and nanowires of various kinds have appeared to be the most...

Slippery Nanopipes

15 Jun, 2006 10:32 am Imagine the amount of water that comes out of a fire hose attached to a hydrant. If you replace the fire hose with a regular garden hose,...