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Researchers create nanotubes as small as 1/2,000,000 ants
Researchers create nanotubes that don't leak, don't clog, and could deliver drugs in the future.
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First atomic bond recording
The pair of rhenium atoms were put into an empty carbon nanotube and then shone a beam of high-energy electrons to create a 18-second film.
Environment
America has found a way to turn plastic waste into cosmetics
According to Innovation Toronto, scientists have found a way to turn plastic waste into useful liquid products - such as engine oil, lubricants, detergents and even cosm…
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MIT scientists accidentally created the 'blackest' material ever
This newly discovered material is able to absorb up to 99,995% of light.
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Chip industry hit a new milestone: The first successful production of carbon nanoparticles
In theory, with higher performance and more efficient use of energy, we expect it will replace silicon chips.
Environment
Successful fabrication of 'nano-springs' helps break down marine plastic
Scientists make micro-coils from carbon, nitrogen and manganese, capable of producing chemical reactions that dissolve micro-plastic particles.
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Solar cell with nano-carbon technology converts heat into light, increasing efficiency to 80%
The solar industry breakthrough will allow us to take advantage of huge energy
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The world's darkest building looks like a starry sky
A building designed specifically for the Winter Olympics in Korea covered the world's blackest material to absorb 99% of visible light.
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Nanotubes can 'freeze' boiling water
Scientists have long known that under appropriate conditions, a small amount of water can be treated to change the boiling point or freezing point.
Archeology
People have known how to make carbon nanotubes 400 years ago
According to a study published in Nature, the blacksmiths from damas steel (Damascus steel) knew how to build carbon nanotubes more than 400 years ago.
Space science
China makes super durable materials for
A research group from China's Tsinghua University has announced the successful development of a durable carbon fiber that can be used to make so-called
Space science
2035: How was the space elevator built?
Space elevators are a means of proposing to replace missiles and space shuttle to bring people into space, according to scientists, in about 50 years it will be very pop…
Space science
NASA makes micro-telescopes with carbon
This is one of the first telescopes with mirrors designed by small carbon nanotubes.
Space science
Visitors enter the universe by a 200km / h elevator
Japan is building a plan to bring tourists to orbit 36,000km above the ground through a giant elevator running at 200km / h. According to calculations by Japanese engine…
Biology
Implant carbon nanotubes into plant cells to increase photosynthetic efficiency
Recently, a group of researchers at MIT implanted carbon nanotubes into organelles inside plant cells to improve the production efficiency of plants' energy.