title: Mechanical properties of carbon nanomaterials.
abstract: Carbon nanomaterials show a variety of interesting chemical and physical properties. In this Minireview we focus on the mechanical properties of carbon nanomaterials with emphasis on carbon nanotubes and their composite materials. We introduce some recently developed components made of carbon nanotube composite materials and outline their importance for applications in everyday life.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Engineering, Shinshu University, 4-17-1 Wakasato, Nagano 380-8553, Japan. hayashi@endomoribu.shinshu-u.ac.jp
authors.forename: Takuya
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hayashi
authors.forename: Yoong Ahm
authors.initials: YA
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Toshiaki
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Natsuki
authors.forename: Morinobu
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authors.lastname: Endo