Tough Coatings for Airplanes
A strong material inspired by abalone shells could be applied over large areas.For decades, materials scientists have looked to naturally existing composites as inspiration for tough, lightweight...
View ArticleMaking Spider-Strength Materials
Genetically modified bacteria can produce enough proteins for super-strong spider silk.Researchers have been trying to make artificial spider silk–a lightweight, tougher-than-steel material that could...
View ArticleIs 3-D Printing the Key to Cheap Carbon-Fiber Parts?
Two startups aim to make carbon-fiber parts more affordable by reinventing how they are made.Someday, carbon fiber might live up to its hype and make all of our cars and airplanes more lightweight and...
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