April 29, 2004
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory scientists have transformed carbon nanotubes into conveyor belts capable of ferrying atom-sized particles to microscopic worksites.
By applying a small electrical current to a carbon nanotube, they moved indium particles along the nanotube like auto parts on an assembly line.
The method lays the groundwork for high-throughput molecular assembly of atomic-scale optical, electronic, and mechanical devices.
The ability to shuttle a… read more