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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August 2010
Brambilla, G.
815d9712-62c7-47d1-8860-9451a363a6c8
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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2010 Space Elevator Conference, , Redmond, United States, 2010-08-13 - 2010-08-15
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Optoelectronics Research Centre
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URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/340346
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