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... What kind of applications could we have with developing molecules specialized for our needs? We are at that stage now with nanotubes. ... The applications for these are limitless, with just about as many ways to create them. I’m going to go over briefly methods of producing Nanotubes, uses, and applications. ... The hexagons can be placed in different patterns on the sheets and changing this changes the nanotubes behavior. ...
A researcher by the name of Kotov has created a method for making extremely strong composite using nanotubes. Most other techniques are extremely hard to do mainly because of how the nanotubes react to the composite they are used with. Kotov’s nanotube composites are built by stacking single-molecule layers of nanotubes and polymer on top of each other, one layer at a time. The layered composite is then either heated or chemically treated and the end result is the composite is as strong as silicone carbide and tantalum carbide which is used in jet engines and aerospace applications.
Some current applications of nanotubes are already out there. Toyota uses nanotubes to reinforce polymers on its fan belt covers and bumpers. ... Nanotubes have been able to be incorporated into fibers. ...
Some future applications are in biomedical research.
Approximate Word count = 1020
Approximate Pages = 4.1
(250 words per page double spaced)
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