Future planes, cars may be made of `buckypaper’ (AP) by AP: Yahoo! Tech
Buckypaper, while still in its toddler stage is exciting innovative new material. If the scientist are able to get the kinks out, perfect a viable manufacturing structure, and wade through the goverment bueruacy to patent and manufacture it, this product could have far reaching potential. Buckypaper which is stronger than steel and conducts electricity has many plausible applications above the transportational uses mentioned in the article. I see this substance being widely used in; the construction of bridges and transportational infrastucture; the medical industry; household products and of course high tech. The article did not mention any negative by-product associated with the creation of Buckypaper, which should definitely be a deciding factor. I am curious to see if the good of the product out-weights any bad. Buckypaper has a long way to go before it infuses our lives, but I will be watching to see if indeed this toddler can thrive and grow.
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