Applications of Carbon Nanotubes
Question
With reference to carbon nanotubes, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 1.
They can be used as carriers of drugs and antigens in the human body.
- 2.
They can be made into artificial blood capillaries for an injured part of human body.
- 3.
They can be used in biochemical sensors.
- 4.
Carbon nanotubes are biodegradable.
Options
1 and 2 only
2, 3 and 4 only
1, 3 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have high surface areas, making them excellent targeted carriers for drugs and antigens (Statement 1 is correct). Their strength, flexibility, and tubular structure allow them to act as scaffolds or artificial blood capillaries (Statement 2 is correct). Their unique electrical properties make them highly sensitive biochemical sensors (Statement 3 is correct). Recent microbiological studies have demonstrated that certain enzymes (like myeloperoxidase) can safely degrade multiple types of carbon nanotubes, making them biodegradable in specific physiological conditions (Statement 4 is correct). > One-line conceptual takeaway: The extreme versatility of Carbon Nanotubes allows wide-ranging biomedical applications, including controlled biodegradation. Answer: (d).
Question details
Year
2020
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q41
Subject
Science & Technology
Sub-topic
Materials & Nanotechnology
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Hard
Nature
Static
Source hint
General Nanotechnology applications
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