Twisted nanoropes (IMAGE) University of Maryland Baltimore County Caption Scanning electron microscope images show some carbon nanotube "ropes" subjected to different twist strains. Credit n-situ micrographs observed by Preety Ahuja Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. License CC BY Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.