Interested in nanotubes and nanotechnology

In summary: The nanotubes are created in a lab. They are found in nature in the form of fullerenes, or spherical molecules made of carbon atoms that have been arranged in a way that resembles a tube.
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Hilbert Space
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I'm the second year physics student and I'm very interested in nanotubes and nanotechnology. Does anybody know any links to e-books and lectures on nanotubes? Thanks!
 
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I didn't find any free e-book on nanotubes.

Nevertheless, I think that some of these links can help you: :smile:

Te nanotube site: http://www.pa.msu.edu/cmp/csc/nanotube.html

And other links:
From PNAS:
http://www.pnas.org/cgi/reprint/96/25/14199.pdf

Appliance of nanoparticles in Biology / Medicine:
http://www.jnanobiotechnology.com/content/pdf/1477-3155-2-3.pdf

Physics-Web
http://physicsweb.org/article/world/11/1/9

Nanomedicine
http://www.landesbioscience.com/nanomedicine/

Nanotechnologie (In german)
http://www.stern.de/wissenschaft/natur/index.html?id=502065&nv=sb[/URL]

Nature
[URL]http://www.nature.com/news/2004/040816/full/040816-4.html[/URL]
 
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Many thanks! The first link will help me for sure, but the others are very interesting.
 
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Thanks a lot ryokan, you really helped my project get better.
 
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http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~phys600/natelson/

maybe useful...
 
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Suppose you had enough of these nanotubes lying together on a flat surface, packed like sardines, that your naked eye could see a little patch of them. What color would they be? I have been picturing them as gray, but I have absolutely no justification for that.
 
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The stuff I have seen, not pure carbon nanotube, was black. Think of coal, or dark pencil lead.
 
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Davorak said:
The stuff I have seen, not pure carbon nanotube, was black. Think of coal, or dark pencil lead.

Or diamond ? :smile:
 
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Hilbert Space said:
I'm the second year physics student and I'm very interested in nanotubes and nanotechnology. Does anybody know any links to e-books and lectures on nanotubes? Thanks!

Also do check if your university subscribes to any e-book! It's an opportunity one shouldn't let pass by.
 
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I know very little about nano-tubes besides that they are cylinders made up of carbon, and they are very strong. Are nanotubes created or are they found in nature? If so where are they found?
 

Related to Interested in nanotubes and nanotechnology

What are nanotubes and nanotechnology?

Nanotubes are tiny cylindrical structures made up of carbon atoms, with diameters on the nanoscale (1-100 nanometers). Nanotechnology is the study and manipulation of materials at the nanoscale, which can involve the use of nanotubes and other nanostructures.

What are the potential applications of nanotubes and nanotechnology?

Nanotubes and nanotechnology have a wide range of potential applications, including in electronics, medicine, energy storage, and materials science. They can be used to create stronger and more lightweight materials, improve drug delivery systems, and enhance the efficiency of solar cells, among other things.

What are the risks associated with nanotubes and nanotechnology?

As with any emerging technology, there are potential risks associated with nanotubes and nanotechnology. These include environmental concerns, potential toxicity to human health, and ethical considerations surrounding the use of nanotechnology in military or surveillance applications. However, extensive research is being conducted to address and mitigate these risks.

How are nanotubes and nanotechnology currently being used?

Nanotubes and nanotechnology are currently being used in a variety of industries and applications. For example, they are used in the production of lightweight and strong materials for sports equipment and airplanes, in the development of targeted drug delivery systems, and in the creation of more efficient solar panels.

What are the future prospects for nanotubes and nanotechnology?

The future prospects for nanotubes and nanotechnology are promising. As research and development in this field continue to advance, we can expect to see even more innovative applications and potential breakthroughs in areas such as medicine, energy, and materials science.

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