How Carbon Nanotubes Can Affect Lining Of The Lungs (Science Daily)

Monday, October 26, 2009 | Technology

Carbon nanotubes are being considered for use in everything from sports equipment to medical applications, but a great deal remains unknown about whether these materials cause respiratory or other health problems. Now a new study shows that inhaling these nanotubes can affect the outer lining of the lung, though the effects of long-term exposure remain unclear.
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