1. Nanotubes By: Mariela Rodriguez

2. Nanotubes Definition: A flat layer of graphite rolled into a tube. Physicist Alex Zettl, shown here with a model of a carbon nanotube

3. NanotubesClassification: –Configuration: –Armchair –Zigzag –Chiral –Number of layers: –Single-walled nanotubes –Multi-walled nanotubes

4. Nanotubes Properties: –Tensile Strength -Functionalization –Elasticity-Luminescence –Density-Self- assembly –Thermal conduction-Chemically inert –Electrical conduction

5. NanotubesApplications:

6. Nanotubes Other Applications: –Electrical field –Reinforce Composites. –Fuel Cells

7. Nanotubes References: –http://www.lbl.gov/Science-Articles/Research- Review/Magazine/2001/Fall/features/02Nanot ubes.html –http://news.com http://news.com –Ratner, Mark. Nanotechnology: Agentle introduction to the next big idea. Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. Prentice Hall,2005. –www.nano.gov www.nano.gov –www.nanotech-now.com www.nanotech-now.com