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 The
field of nanotechnology is vast and we are talking about a new feather in its
cap: carbon nanotube cloth. As the name itself suggests, it is some kind of
wearable item. One application is to protect soldiers in the battlefield.
A
suit constructed of carbon nanotube cloth is made by embedding carbon nanotubes
with cotton fiber. The cotton strands are dipped in a special material called nafion
polymer. Then they are dipped in a
black solution which contains the nanotubes.
Special
care is taken in designing as the suit needs to be very robust, lightweight, and
comfortable to wear. But why are carbon tubes used?
- They
have exceptional thermal conductivity, electrical and mechanical properties.
- Sensors
and gadgets can be installed on the suit.
- They
provide freedom of movement.
- They
are non-corrosive.
Let's
talk about one of many applications. Sensors in the cloth can detect albumin and
can send information to another location. This would alert someone of an injury
when the wearer of the suit is bleeding.
This
suit finds another application in its defence ability in wake of a chemical
war. It can protect wearers from a lethal gas like Sarin that was used in 1995
Tokyo Subway attack.
image - wikipedia
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