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Buckytubes - An Additive for Plastics

Pure buckytube materials have mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties that allow a wide range of applications; including additives for plastics.

22 Sep 2003

The Properties of Buckytubes

There is no other element in the periodic table bonding to itself in a drawn-out network with the robustness of the carbon-carbon bond.

23 Sep 2003

Field Emission Applications of Carbon Nanotubes (Buckytubes)

Buckytubes are the most popular field emitters of any material due to their high electrical conductivity and the matchless sharpness of their tip.

17 Jun 2004

The History and Development of Carbon Nanotubes

In 1985, a convergence of events resulted in a surprising and unplanned experiment with a new type of microscope, leading to the discovery of a new molecule made solely of carbon.

17 Jun 2004

An Introduction to Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes

The unique nature of carbon couples with the molecular excellence of buckytubes to enhance them with remarkable material properties.

17 Jun 2004

Understanding the Properties of Carbon Nanotubes (Buckytubes)

To comprehend why buckytubes possess the extraordinary properties they do, one must first explore the building blocks of the tubes.

17 Jun 2004

Carbon Nanotubes and Spintronics - Properties and Applications

Going beyond traditional electronics in the solid state, it is plausible to think that the next revolution in electronics would be molecular.

18 Mar 2004

Nanoparticles and Nanotechnology - Classification, Properties, Hazards, and Toxicology

If manipulation of individual molecules was possible, then materials with optical and electronic characteristics that are not visualized in bulk could also be designed.

16 Aug 2006