New Wood Pulp Concoction Stronger Than Kevlar, Carbon Fiber

The US Forest Service has opened a $1.7 million plant that will produce cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) from wood by-products, like wood chips and sawdust. The end result is stronger than Kevlar or carbon fiber, with similar low-weight advantages. CNC is also transparent, making it an alternative to ballistic glass. The real selling point is the [...]

Source: http://www.wired.com/autopia/2012/09/wood-pulp-material/

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