Carbon nanoloop

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of carbon, and in particular to making a carbon nanoloop. According to one embodiment, this nanoloop is made using nanomanipulators or some exotic chemistry. According to another embodiment, depending upon the cross-sectional structure of the nanoloop, it can be a conductor, an insulator, or a semi-conductor, such that two nanoloops with the same chirality exhibit the same mechanical, electrical, and magnetic properties.

We claim:  
     
         1 . A new shape to the existing carbon nanotube shape comprising: 
 constructing a toroidal structure from said carbon nanotube.    
     
     
         2 . Said toroidal structure of  claim 1  is either single or multi-walled.  
     
     
         3 . Said toroidal structure of  claim 1  is an electrical conductor, an electrical resistor, or an electrical insulator depending on the way the loop is rolled.