Friction Force Differences Could Offer A New Means For Sorting And Assembling Nanotubes

Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - 13:35 in Physics & Chemistry

Researchers report measuring different friction forces when a carbon nanotube slides along its axis compared to when it slides perpendicular to its axis. The observation could provide a new means for assembling and sorting nanotubes.

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