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Nanotube
Applications
Carbon nanotubes
exhibit many unique and remarkable properties
(chemical, physical, electrical and mechanical),
which make them well-suited for a wide
variety of applications. It is
estimated that they are 100 times stronger than
steel, at one-sixth of the weight. They conduct
electricity better than copper and transmit heat
better than diamond.
Sports equipment – As
a result many sporting goods manufacturers are now
devoting portions of their research and development
budgets to nanotechnology. At this time golf clubs,
tennis balls and rackets, and golf balls are being
produced from nanomaterials.
Materials for
vehicles – Nanocomposite materials are currently
being used on production
cars. The new materials are more scratch resistant
and lighter. The impact of such nanocomposite
materials is predicted to be quite significant as
lower weight results in lower fuel consumption.
Additionally, minor accident damage and could be
eliminated.
Televisions and
monitors – Organic light emitting diodes (OLED),
color displays for car stereos and mobile phone
displays that contain nano-structured polymer films.
The use of these OLEDs may enable thinner, more
efficient displays for other products such as
cameras, laptops, PDAs, monitors and televisions.
Fiber and Fabrics –
To prevent staining, tearing of fabrics and for
electronic circuits in textiles. High strength
fibers.
Nanofilters – A
filter that is capable of filtering the smallest of
nanoparticles in water, air, blood and other
mediums.
Imaging - Quantum
dots, nano-sized fluorescent particles, track
movements of individual molecules in living systems.
Ultrahigh-speed flywheels - The high
strength to weight ratio enables very high speeds to
be achieved.
Chemical nanowires - Carbon
nanotubes additionally can also be used to produce
nanowires of other chemicals, such as gold or zinc
oxide.
Films and displays - High
reliability touch screens and flexible displays.
Nanotube films and organic
light emitting diodes show promise for use in
displays for televisions, computers, cell phones,
PDAs, and ATMs.
Solar cells
and batteries - Nanotubes
could improve the efficiency of batteries and
solar cells.
More
Nanotube Applications
Coatings for cutting
tools
Conductive plastics
Energy storage
Conductive adhesives and connectors
Molecular electronics
Thermal materials
Structural composites
Catalysts
Artificial muscles
Waterproof surfaces
Carbon Nanotube Transistors
Micro-electronics / semiconductors
Conducting Composites
Controlled Drug Delivery/release
Supercapacitors
Field effect transistors
Single electron transistors
Nano lithography
Nano electronics
Doping
Nano balance
Nano tweezers
Data storage
Magnetic nanotube
Nanogear
Nanotube actuator
Molecular quantum wires
Hydrogen storage
Gas storage
Solar storage
Waste recycling
Electromagnetic shielding
Dialysis Filters
Thermal protection
Nanotube reinforced composites
Reinforcement of armor and other materials
Reinforcement of polymer
Avionics
Collision-protection materials
Fly wheels
Nanotube Radio
The Zettl Research Group has crafted a
working radio from a single carbon nanotube.
Nanoradio
Carbon nanotubes used
to reduce waste in cleanup of toxic chemicals
Researchers at Pacific Northwest
National Laboratory have demonstrated a new,
environmentally friendly process for treating water
contaminated by perchlorate, a toxic chemical that
has been found in drinking water in 35 states.
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