Nanotechnology Today - Fuel Cells, Buckyballs and Carbon Nanotubes

Uploaded October 2012 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of National Chemistry Week, we visited the Maryland Nanocenter at the University of Maryland (UMD) to check out the latest research in nanotechnology -- this year's theme for NCW. Three UMD researchers explain how their work in the nano-scale could lead to better fuel cells, solar cells, cancer treatments and super strong materials made from carbon nanotubes. Check out the video for a first hand look at the exciting applications of nanotechnology available today, and those that are just around the corner.

Video by Kirk Zamieroski
Produced by the American Chemical Society

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