• Inorganic Nanotube Synonyms:  

  inorganic nanotubes, inorganic buckytubes, WS2, MoS2, NbS2, BN,

• Inorganic Nanotube Description:

1) An inorganic nanotube is a cylindricalmolecule often composed of metaloxides, and morphologically similar to a carbon nanotube. Inorganic nanotubes have been observed to occur naturally in some mineral deposits .

2) Although Linus Pauling mentioned the possibility of curved layers in minerals as early as 1930, synthetic inorganic nanotubes did not appear until Reshef Tenne et al. reported the synthesis of nanotubes composed of tungsten disulfide in 1992.

3) In the intervening years, nanotubes have been synthesised of many other inorganic materials, such as vanadiumoxide and manganeseoxide, and are being researched for such applications as redoxcatalysts and cathode materials for batteries.

4) Inorganic nanotubes are heavier than carbon nanotubes and not as strong under tensile stress, but they are particularly strong under compression, leading to potential applications in impact resistant applications such as bullet proof vests.

a) Electrical conductivity -- probably the best conductor of electricity on a nanoscale level that can ever be possible

b) Thermal conductivity -- comparable to diamond along the tube axis

c) Mechanical -- probably the stiffest, strongest, and toughest fiber that can ever exist

d) Molecular perfection -- essentially free of defects

e) Self-assembly -- strong van der Waals attraction leads to spontaneous roping of many nanotubes. Important in certain applications

• Inorganic Nanotube Chemical Properties Available:

1) Inorganic nanotubes

2) WS2, MoS2, and NbS2

• Inorganic Nanotube Potential Electrical Market Applications: 

Semiconductor devices, sensors, biosensors, and nano-motors, flat panel displays, atomic force microscopes, conductive plastics, & superconductors

• Inorganic Nanotube Packaging:

• Inorganic Nanotube TSCA (SARA Title III) Status:

Unknown. For further information please call the E.P.A. at +1.202.554.1404

• Inorganic Nanotube Safety Notice:

a) Before using, user shall determine the suitability of the product for its intended use, and user assumes all risk and liability whatsoever in connection therewith.

b) Nanotubes might be hazardous to your health.

c) Please visit this CDC / NIOSH "Safe Nanotechnology" Informational Exchange