Hacker News new | ask | show | jobs
by SaratogaEnergy 2666 days ago
only certain types of carbon nanotubes that have a thick and rigid structure have asbestos-like qualities. These are no longer used outside of Asia. The thinner, flexible variety similar to the ones we make do not share these qualities an do not penetrate cell tissue. Similar to carbon black, which is a widely used nano-material in car tires. Carbon nanotubes are also sold in solution and in dispersion so they cannot easily become air born.