The carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were modified with nano- magnetic material and hence they became magnetic as well. Once you suspend them in water and you put a magnet beside them, they could attracted easily to the magnet, and leave a clear solution behind.
This experiment was performed at King Abdulaziz University, Faculty of Science, Chemistry Department (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) by Dr. Mohamed Abdel Salam and Dr. Mohamed Gabal.
thank you doctor mohamed for sharing this video with us..
and its great what you've done..
i am a student at your class of chem240..
loplop19 2 years ago