Deposition of CTAB-Terminated Nanorods on Bacteria to Form Highly Conducting Hybrid Systems

Interaction of nanoparticles with biological systems ranging from biomolecules to biological cells is of importance for a range of applications, such as high-resolution biomedical imaging,(1) gene sequencing for molecular diagnostics,(2) and sensitive electronic devices(3). In this report, we demonstrate that positively charged cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB), which is a stabilizing agent used to synthesize different metal [...]

Can carbon nanotube composites be constructed to form rigid enough materials such as bulkheads or ships’ hulls?

I was reading that a tensile-truss made of carbon nanotubes could be used to hold together engines and modules in zero gravity. I know that, by using the word “tensile”, it means that the truss is like wiring or cables, and can bend and adjust when loosened. But can carbon nanotubes be used [...]

How is wire produced from metalic form carbon nanotubes?

New carbon conductive wire is very conductive and strong V.S typical metalic wires, I am wondering what the process is to combine millions of nanotubes together to form a visable conductive wire (about the size of thread)I understand the formation of the nanotube, but not how they are all braided togther to for a visable [...]