nanotube

British  

/ ˈnænəʊˌtjuːb /

noun

1. a cylindrical nanoparticle, esp a carbon molecule

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nanotube Scientific  

/ năn′ə-to̅o̅b′ /

1. A hollow cylindrical or toroidal molecule made of one element, usually carbon. Nanotubes are being investigated as semiconductors and for uses in nanotechnology.

2. See also fullerene

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Example Sentences

In the study, the scientists observed that these microscopic tubes, known as nanotubes, primarily formed to help neurons expel toxic small molecules such as amyloid-beta.

From Science Daily

About 20 years ago, scientists began discovering nanotubes that can emit fluorescent light.

From BBC

This allows electrons to be removed from the absorbed electron donors through solid-state ET oxidation reactions, resulting in the accumulation of holes in the donors inside the nanotube.

From Science Daily

The process involves blending three main components -- carbon nanotubes, polyvinyl alcohol and carboxymethyl cellulose -- followed by freeze-drying.

From Science Daily

To address this issue, the team developed a hybrid porous structure using polyvinyl alcohol, a lightweight polymer with high affinity for lithium ions, combined with single-walled carbon nanotubes and nanocarbon spheres.

From Science Daily