Nanotechnology: New 'frozen smoke' may improve robotic surgery, energy storage
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 - 12:31
in Physics & Chemistry
A spongy substance that could be mistaken for packing material has the nanotechnology world buzzing. Scientists have engineered the world's lightest carbon material in such a way that it could be used to detect pollutants and toxic substances, improve robotic surgery techniques and store energy more efficiently.