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tech.yahoo.com - 10/18/2008
Future planes, cars may be made of `buckypaper' (AP) by AP: Yahoo! Tech
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - It's called "buckypaper" and looks a lot like ordinary carbon paper , but don't be fooled by the cute name or flimsy appearance. It could revolutionize the way everything from airplanes to TVs are made. Buckypaper is 10 times lighter but potentially 500 times stronger than ...
news.wired.com - 10/18/2008
Future Planes, Cars May Be Made of 'Buckypaper'
— news.wired.com — Scientists say 'buckypaper' -- made from tube-shaped carbon molecules 50,000 times thinner than a human hair --... could revolutionize the way the way everything from airplanes to TVs are made. (more) Future Planes, Cars May Be Made of 'Buckypaper'
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Super Powerful 'Buckypaper' Will Replace Steel
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... Scientists thus far have failed to produce the material at its full potential of being 500 times stronger and 10 times lighter than steel. However, Florida State University researchers recently announced making major progress on the effort, according to an Associated Press story.  ...

Ultra-tough buckypapers could build planes, trains and automobiles
Engadget — ... Put simply, these composites could see uses in making more efficient heat sinks, lighter background illumination material for displays and (at least in theory) transportation of the future. For now, buckypapers are being made exclusively in university laboratories, but Florida State is already in the process of spinning out a firm to make them commercially. Do we see the makings of a new and improved Project Grizzly suit? Our signs are pointing to yes. [Via Yahoo!]Read | Permalink | Email this |  ...

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