TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Plays with Carbon Nanotubes

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Plays with Carbon Nanotubes

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Dec 27, 2019

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What is a carbon nanotube? What are the properties of carbon nanotubes? What are some of the potential uses of carbon nanotubes? Join Jonathan and Lauren as they break down the basics of nanotubes, along with their potential uses in future applications.
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Dec 27, 2019

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Plays with Carbon Nanotubes

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