Large-Inner Diameter Multi-walled carbon nanotubes

 

Large-inner diameter multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) are like tiny, super-strong straws made of carbon, with several layers one inside the other. These layers are like the rings of a tree but much, much thinner—so thin that you can’t see them without a very powerful microscope. They’re super strong, stronger than steel, but they’re also very light. Imagine a feather that’s as strong as your favorite superhero!Because they have a larger space inside, these straws can carry tiny things inside them. Scientists can use them to deliver medicine exactly where it’s needed in the body or to make new materials that have never been seen before.These tiny straws are great at moving electricity and heat from one place to another. This makes them really useful for making electronics, like computers and phones, work better.Their large inner spaces can help in filtering very small things out of water or air, making them clean and safe to use.