The properties of nanotubes have caused researchers and companies to consider using them in several fields. For example, because carbon nanotubes have the highest strength to weight ratio of any known material, researchers at NASA are combining carbon nanotubes with other materials into 
composites that can be used to build lightweight spacecraft.
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Another property of nanotubes is that they can easily penetrate membrances such as cell walls. In fact, nanotubes long, narrow shape make them look like miniature needles, so it makes sense that they can function like a needle at the cellular level. Medical researchers are using this property by attaching molecules that are attracted to cancer cells to nanotubes to deliver drugs directly to diseased cells.
Another interesting property of carbon nanotubes is
that their electrical resistance changes significantly when other molecules attach themselves to the carbon atoms. Companies are using this property to develop sensors that can detect chemical vapors such as carbon monoxide or biological molecules.
These are just a few of the potential uses of carbon nanotubes The following survey of carbon nanotube applications introduces these and many other uses. Click on any of the links below to go to a more detailed explanation.
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Another property of nanotubes is that they can easily penetrate membrances such as cell walls. In fact, nanotubes long, narrow shape make them look like miniature needles, so it makes sense that they can function like a needle at the cellular level. Medical researchers are using this property by attaching molecules that are attracted to cancer cells to nanotubes to deliver drugs directly to diseased cells.
Another interesting property of carbon nanotubes is
that their electrical resistance changes significantly when other molecules attach themselves to the carbon atoms. Companies are using this property to develop sensors that can detect chemical vapors such as carbon monoxide or biological molecules.These are just a few of the potential uses of carbon nanotubes The following survey of carbon nanotube applications introduces these and many other uses. Click on any of the links below to go to a more detailed explanation.