carbon nanotube
Hexagonal lattice tube
A carbon nanotube is a cylindrical molecule made of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal pattern, like a sheet of graphite rolled into a tube.
These structures are extraordinarily strong for their weight and conduct electricity, making them valuable in materials science and nanotechnology: Carbon nanotubes could revolutionize everything from electronics to body armor.
Monolayer carbon hexagonal lattice
- fullereneCage-shaped carbon allotrope
- hexagonalSix-edged polygon's form
- latticeOpenwork of crossed strips
- tubularHaving cylinder form
cylindrical · chirality · armchair · zigzag · hollow · rolled · seamless · buckyballs
Tethered structure to orbit
- aerospaceAtmosphere plus outer void
- energy storageCapturing power for later
- solar cellsLight-to-electricity converters
- flexible displaysScreens that curve or fold
supercapacitor · water filtration · biosensor · drug delivery
Resistance to pulling force
- stiffnessResistance to deformation
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- compositeMade of distinct parts
reinforcement · resilience · load-bearing · high-strength · flexibility · elasticity · fiber · impact-resistant
Agent enabling change
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
- purificationRemoval of contaminants
- dispersionScattering across space
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
spinning · growth · substrate · precursor · pyrolysis · sonication
Ability to carry current
- semiconductorPartial electrical conductor
- currentDirected flow of charge
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- electrodeConductive interface point
transistor · electron · capacitance · doping · metallic
graphene
Monolayer carbon hexagonal lattice
- fullereneCage-shaped carbon allotrope
- hexagonalSix-edged polygon's form
- latticeOpenwork of crossed strips
tubular · cylindrical · chirality · armchair · zigzag · hollow · rolled · seamless · buckyballs · monolayer
space elevator
Tethered structure to orbit
- aerospaceAtmosphere plus outer void
- energy storageCapturing power for later
- solar cellsLight-to-electricity converters
flexible displays · supercapacitor · water filtration · biosensor · drug delivery
tensile strength
Resistance to pulling force
- stiffnessResistance to deformation
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
composite · reinforcement · resilience · load-bearing · high-strength · flexibility · elasticity · fiber · impact-resistant · structural
catalyst
Agent enabling change
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
- purificationRemoval of contaminants
- dispersionScattering across space
alignment · spinning · growth · substrate · precursor · pyrolysis · sonication
conductivity
Ability to carry current
- semiconductorPartial electrical conductor
- currentDirected flow of charge
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
electrode · transistor · electron · capacitance · doping · metallic
carbon nanotubechalk
Soft sedimentary writing stone
styrofoam · tissue paper · balsa wood · wet cardboard · cotton candy
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