Tuesday 28 August 2018

Carbon in color: First-ever colored thin films of nanotubes created

A method can produce large quantities of pristine single-walled carbon nanotubes in select shades of the rainbow. The secret is a fine-tuned fabrication process -- and a small dose of carbon dioxide. The films could find applications in touch screen technologies or as coating agents for new types of solar cells.

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Good vibrations: New tech may lead to smaller, more powerful wireless devices

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