Carbon nanotubes mimic asbestos in early study (AP)

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Carbon nanotubes mimic asbestos in early study
    (AP)

 

AP - Strong, versatile little "nanotubes" made out of carbon are considered future stars in nanotechnology research in medicine and industry. Now a study finds that longer threads of the stuff mimic the toxic qualities of asbestos, renewing questions about how carbon nanotubes can be used safely.


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