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  • May 2008

    • Nanotech Cancer Risk Seen

      Los Angeles Times  |  May 21, 08 4:28 PM CDT

      Nanotech Cancer Risk Seen

      (Newser) - Researchers have found that microscopic “wonder particles” used in a small number of materials, including bicycle parts and bumpers, have asbestos-like effects if inhaled, the Los Angeles Times reports. Consumers aren’t really at risk from the carbon nanotubes, but factory workers making the products could be, the researchers concluded. More »

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      cancer  • auto industry  • health research  • carbon nanotubes  • nanotechnolgy

  • January 2008

    • Really Black Is the New Black

      Reuters  |  Jan 16, 08 9:29 AM CST

      Really Black Is the New Black

      (Newser) - What's the blackest thing you can think of? If you said a carpet of carbon nanotubes, you probably work with a Rice University team of scientists whose current project is "pushing the limit of how much light can be absorbed into one material." Their new material could lead to big advances in energy production and defense, Reuters reports. More »

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      black  • carbon nanotubes  • Rice University

  • August 2007

    • Scientists Roll Out Paper Batteries

      Scientific American  |  Aug 14, 07 5:50 PM CDT

      Scientists Roll Out Paper Batteries

      (Newser) - Scientists have come up with a paper-like substance that can act as a power source, Scientific American reports. The thin, flexible substance—composed of cellulose, carbon nanotubes, and liquid salts—can be used as both a battery and a supercapacitor, which can deliver quick bursts of high power. What's more, it can be cut, rolled up, or bent just like paper. More »

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      battery  • power  • carbon nanotubes

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