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How is the structure of a carbon nanotube related to the structure of graphene?
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Graphene is a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a two-dimensional honeycomb lattice. It is the basic structural element of other carbon allotropes, including graphite, charcoal, carbon nanotubes, and fullerenes. Show more…
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