carbon nanotubes

graphene

Monolayer carbon hexagonal lattice

• cylindricalCircular in cross-section
• tubularHaving cylinder form
• hollowEmpty within
• seamlessWithout visible joins

chirality · armchair · zigzag · rolled · helical · nanostructure · fullerene

conductivity

Ability to carry current

• stiffnessResistance to deformation
• resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
• toughnessResilient durability under strain
• high-strengthExceptionally resistant to stress

load-bearing · lightweight · rigidity · impact-resistant · elasticity · flexibility · durability · anisotropy

nanoscience

Study of atomic-scale phenomena

• nanofibersUltrathin synthetic threads
• self-assemblySpontaneous structural organization
• microfabricationManufacturing miniature structures precisely
• nanofabricationCreating nanometer-scale structures

bottom-up · top-down

epoxy

Catalyst-cured bonding compound

• reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
• resinViscous plant secretion
• kevlarBullet-resistant synthetic fiber
• fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite

thermoplastic · laminates · fabrication · aerospace · automotive

drug-delivery

Administering medicine to body

• biosensorsDevices detecting via biological reactions
• nanomedicineMolecular-level medical technology
• supercapacitorsRapid-discharge energy storage components
• touchscreensPressure-sensitive display interfaces

tennis-rackets · transistors · sensors · batteries · displays

semiconductor

Partial electrical conductor

• conductiveAllows energy transfer
• electronsNegative charges in atoms
• resistanceCapacity to withstand force
• transistorSemiconductor signal switch

current · circuit · capacitance · diode · superconductor · electrode · electroluminescence · interconnects

nanorobotics

Molecular-scale machine science

• bionicsNature-inspired technology design
• exoskeletonsExternal supportive body coverings
• nanomachinesAtom-scale automated devices
• biocompatibilityHarmlessness to living systems