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Nanotube Production Devices Expand Research Capabilities
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
To assist in research on how to improve solar cells, scientists at Glenn Research Center devised a new way to grow high-quality carbon nanotubes. Glenn released the technology to the inventors, one of whom founded Nanotech Innovations in Oberlin, Ohio. Today, the technology is supporting the incorporation of carbon nanotubes into education curricula, research, and product development endeavors.