Growing Nanotube Forests

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What if scientists could grow elevators to space? Or make phones that last for weeks without a charge? These things could be possible someday with an amazing material like carbon nanotubes. A MIT scientist discusses the curious way researchers create this super-material. Part of the "Science Out Loud" series.

Media Details

Runtime: 3 minutes 21 seconds

Topic: History, Science
Subtopic: Chemistry, Inventions, Physics
Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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Release Year: 2014
Producer/Distributor: Mitk12 Videos
Series: Science Out Loud

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