Technology update
Jan 23, 2007
Just add hydrogen
Simply adding hydrogen to carbon nanotubes helps conserve their electronic properties when they are embedded in a dielectric matrix, such as silicon dioxide, according to new results from physicists in the US. Embedded nanotubes could be ideal for a variety of potential applications, including transistors and diodes, but preserving the unique properties of these nanomaterials remains an issue.
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