Friction force differences could offer a new means for sorting and assembling nanotubes
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - 12:56
in Physics & Chemistry
Nanotubes and nanowires are promising building blocks for future integrated nanoelectronic and photonic circuits, nanosensors, interconnects and electro-mechanical nanodevices. But some fundamental issues remain to be resolved -- among them, how to position and manipulate the tiny tubes.