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Uses for nanotube springs:
1. Geek.com: these tiny nanotube springs have been shown as a very effective means to protect fragile items from the damaging shock forces of radical deceleration–a.k.a. damage from falling and hitting the ground.
These researchers, however, don’t just see these tiny springs as protection for future iPods and the like. They also see these beds of coiled nanotubes being used in applications such as body armor, car bumpers, bushings, or even the soles of shoes, to name a few
2. Boston Globe: She is also thinking of ways in which the nanotube springs could replace some kind of batteries. Batteries tend to lose their charges over time, and stop working after a certain number of recharges. They don't work well when it's too hot or too cold. Theoretically, the nanotube springs can retain their energy indefinitely and work anywhere.
3. NanotechWeb: Compared with conventional top-down paddle resonators made from silicon, nanotube springs have smaller torsional spring constants, which means that they are easily twisted. This could make them perfect for mass-sensing applications
5/26/09, Moniker
Uses for nanotube springs:
1. Geek.com: these tiny nanotube springs have been shown as a very effective means to protect fragile items from the damaging shock forces of radical deceleration–a.k.a. damage from falling and hitting the ground.
These researchers, however, don’t just see these tiny springs as protection for future iPods and the like. They also see these beds of coiled nanotubes being used in applications such as body armor, car bumpers, bushings, or even the soles of shoes, to name a few
2. Boston Globe: She is also thinking of ways in which the nanotube springs could replace some kind of batteries. Batteries tend to lose their charges over time, and stop working after a certain number of recharges. They don't work well when it's too hot or too cold. Theoretically, the nanotube springs can retain their energy indefinitely and work anywhere.
3. NanotechWeb: Compared with conventional top-down paddle resonators made from silicon, nanotube springs have smaller torsional spring constants, which means that they are easily twisted. This could make them perfect for mass-sensing applications
5/26/09, Moniker
