Cotton is an important raw material for producing soft textiles and clothing. Recent discoveries in functionalizing cotton fibres with nanotubes may offer a new line of tough, wearable, smart and interactive garments.
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Avila, A., Hinestroza, J. Tough cotton. Nature Nanotech 3, 458–459 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2008.233
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