Smashing new look at nanoribbons: Researchers unzip nanotubes by shooting them at 15,000 mph
Monday, June 30, 2014 - 20:02
in Physics & Chemistry
Scientists have discovered they can unzip nanotubes into graphene nanoribbons without chemicals by firing them at a target at 15,000 miles per hour. Materials scientists discovered that nanotubes that hit a target end first turn into mostly ragged clumps of atoms. But nanotubes that happen to broadside the target unzip into handy ribbons that can be used in composite materials for strength and applications that take advantage of their desirable electrical properties.