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• sensors (gas, heat, chemicals, etc.) (TRL 3);
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• medical applications (implants, probes, prostheses,
orthopedic equipment, surgical tools, “drug delivery systems,”
etc.) (TRL 1 to TRL 2);
• nanoscience nanotechnology (atomic force microscope [AFM]
tips, molecular tweezers, etc.) (TRL 2); and
• chemistry (catalysts, gas adsorbents, etc.) (TRL 3).
8.2.4 Current Situation within the EU
Within the European Union (EU) numerous research institutions
and groups are involved in CNT R&D. From a qualitative view they
frequentl ...