The remarkable properties of carbon nanotubes could lead to a wide range of applications ranging from smog composite materials to flat panel displays. However, research into the properties of carbon nanotubes has been limited by the cost of the materials - $5, 000 a gram - and a complex manufacturing process. Charles Howard Olk from General Motors ( Patent 5753088) has now simplified part of the production process, which could lead to the development of a large-scale manufacturing plants.
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