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- Super-Durable Material Made from Wood Waste is Stronger, Cheaper, and Lighter Than Kevlar Wed, 5 Sep 12, 5:50amEver wondered why paper beats rock in a game of roshambo? It turns out that cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) derived from wood pulp extract can be used to create one of the strongest materials known to man. Out-toughing even...
- Banana Plastic: Researchers Create Strong Plastic from Fruit that Rivals Kevlar Thu, 31 Mar 11, 12:18amA team of Brazilian researchers developed a way to create strong, lightweight plastic with the fibers in fruit.