Scientists have warned that carbon nanotubes could pose a cancer risk similar to that of asbestos, saying the government should restrict the use of the materials to protect human health. Carbon nanotubes were developed in 1991 and have proved extremely useful, conferring great strength while being very light. They are superb conductors of heat and electricity and have been touted as wonder materials that could form the basis of a new generation of electronics.
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'Asbestos warning' on nanotubes - BBC Health News 20th May 2008
Health threat of nanotubes may be similar to asbestos, study warns - The Guardian 21st May 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
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