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This science update from Nature details how scientists from the University of Cambridge were able to use an environmentally friendly method to create long rope-like fibres from nanotubes.
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Hm. Is this metohd is really enviromentally friendly?
Posted by: mark | April 23, 2004 10:35 PM
These optimized fibers could have far reaching implications beyond simple bridges. Any structure that will require strength to support a heavy load would be an excellent canidate.
Posted by: webmaster | June 27, 2004 9:43 PM