Re: Nanotechnology "X Prize"

From: Glenn Martin (jscott3256_at_home.com)
Date: 10/27/04 

Date: 27 Oct 2004 02:02:04 GMT

  A good target is something simple (only a few steps or just one to the
process) with near term applications. A molecular device that could add
rows to a spiral fullerine tube might fit the bill. The ability to grow
concievably endless lengths of carbon nanotube would find ready use in the
materials field.
  The device would have to be 'seeded' with premade tubes and fed simple,
pre-synthesized carbon molecular fragments to add on. A delivery medium
would have to be settles on (Perhaps some fluid). Some kind of substrate
for the device to affix to so you wouldn't end up with a useless tangle.
  Do this and not only would you kick off serious interest in assembly
technology, you'd also make a mint.

Glenn Martin