FUZZY 2 (IMAGE)

Rice University

FUZZY 2

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A silicon carbide fiber enhanced with a carpet of 'fuzzy' carbide nanotubes created at Rice University is shown at left. The same fiber with fuzz intact appears at right after researchers burned it with a lighter.

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Ajayan Research Group/Rice University

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