Springs built from nanotubes could provide big power storage potential

Monday, September 21, 2009 - 12:49 in Physics & Chemistry

(PhysOrg.com) -- New research by MIT scientists suggests that carbon nanotubes -- tube-shaped molecules of pure carbon -- could be formed into tiny springs capable of storing as much energy, pound for pound, as state-of-the-art lithium-ion batteries, and potentially more durably and reliably.

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