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Chemists decorate nanotubes for usefulness

By Jessica Gorman

- More than 2 years ago

In a step that could lead to harder materials and tinier electronic devices, researchers have found a promising new way to attach molecules to carbon nanotubes.

A transmission electron microscope image shows a simple carbon nanotube’s smooth edges (above). A similar nanotube has bumpy edges after groups of atoms bind to it (below) (c) 2001 Am. Chem.