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An updated review of nanotechnologies for the space elevator tether

An updated review of nanotechnologies for the space elevator tether
An updated review of nanotechnologies for the space elevator tether
The space elevator tether requires an extraordinary specific ultimate strength (ratio between ultimate strength and density) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been identified as the ideal candidate because of their astonishing strength. This paper reviews CNT manufacture and measured strengths.
Brambilla, G.
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Brambilla, G.
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Brambilla, G. (2010) An updated review of nanotechnologies for the space elevator tether. 2010 Space Elevator Conference, , Redmond, United States. 13 - 15 Aug 2010. 1 pp .

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The space elevator tether requires an extraordinary specific ultimate strength (ratio between ultimate strength and density) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been identified as the ideal candidate because of their astonishing strength. This paper reviews CNT manufacture and measured strengths.

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e-pub ahead of print date: August 2010
Published date: August 2010
Venue - Dates: 2010 Space Elevator Conference, , Redmond, United States, 2010-08-13 - 2010-08-15
Organisations: Optoelectronics Research Centre

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Local EPrints ID: 340346
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/340346
PURE UUID: 834a0731-ac22-497d-a44f-f34a04281740
ORCID for G. Brambilla: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0002-5730-0499

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Last modified: 15 Mar 2024 03:09

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