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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Cluster Science Collaboration: Use of Carbon Nanotubes in Space

For Students 9th - 10th
A very complete overview of research into carbon nanotubes and a description of what they are, how to make them, and their potential uses.
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New York Times

New York Times: Cyber Times: Next Electronics Breakthrough: Power Packed Carbon Atoms

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent overview of the field of carbon nanotubes. Includes a summary of the discovery of fullerenes. Also, the potential use of nanotubes as semiconductors. From an article written in 1997.