[geeks] Carbon nanotube buckytape

James Fogg James at jdfogg.com
Fri Aug 19 22:14:47 CDT 2005


> http://www.nature.com/news/2005/050815/full/050815-8.html
>
> Continuous ribbon at 10 meters per minute.  30kg per square kilometer.
> Stronger than steel.
>
> Lessee ...  Space elevator, anyone?  And would you like a
> lightsail with that?

If I were on my way to Iraq I'd like a suit made from fabric woven with
this material.



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