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Springy Nanotubes Could Make Artificial Muscles

Posted by kdawson on from the strong-like-bull dept.

moon_monkey writes "Scientists have discovered that carbon nanotubes have remarkable springy properties, which could make them ideal for use in artificial muscles. Currently, electroactive polymers are most commonly used to make artificial muscles, but these lack mechanical robustness. Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute tested the nanotubes by repeatedly squashing them between metal plates. The work is reported in Nature Nanotechnology."

3 of 70 comments (clear)

  1. Re:the man of carbon? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    More likely it will be the case of 'those F*ing nanotech-muscled coppers caught me again with their fast runnin an' high jumpin...'

  2. Re:the man of carbon? by Dude163299 · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    so i can run fast and jump high. the "koopa's" will never catch me. There fixed it for ya.

  3. Great shake! by fsmunoz · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Must alaways get an edge to prevent muscle loss and catabolism, so this is the new ideal post-workout shake:

    25% Maltodextrin
    25% Dextrose
    25% Whey Protein Isolate
    5% BCAA's
    5% Creatine monohydrate
    5% L Glutamine
    5% Multivitamin
    5% Muscle bulding nanotubes

    Drink as soon as possible after the workou, if using sauna don't exceed 15 minuted, the nanotubes melt.