nanotube
noun
nano·tube
ˈna-nə-ˌtüb 
ˈna-nō-
: a microscopic tube whose diameter is measured in nanometers
especially
: one of pure carbon : buckytube
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If these experiments are successful, carbon nanotube accelerators could revolutionize several fields.
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The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025
Thus, there are already good results of using nanotubes (graphene) to enhance the characteristics of existing batteries.
—Nadezhda Kosareva, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Their development already provides a 50% improvement in battery life compared to using traditional carbon nanotubes as conductive agents.
—Nadezhda Kosareva, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Their method ensures that the dopants are placed right over the nanotube.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025
Thus, there are already good results of using nanotubes (graphene) to enhance the characteristics of existing batteries.
—Nadezhda Kosareva, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Their development already provides a 50% improvement in battery life compared to using traditional carbon nanotubes as conductive agents.
—Nadezhda Kosareva, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Their method ensures that the dopants are placed right over the nanotube.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Dec. 2024
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nanotube
noun
nano·tube
-ˌt(y)üb
: a microscopic tube whose diameter is measured in nanometers
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