On Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 5:47 PM, m d <2md
...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Seems like other fibrous feedstocks like hemp could have the same
> potential to supply the fibers
> with a lot faster growth of biomass, less space required to grow, and
> easier processing to yield the
> nanofiber.
> On 9/4/2012 2:16 PM, Robb Greathouse wrote:
> > These are nano-crystals made from wood. They are stronger than kevlar
> and match carbon nanotubes at
> > 100th the cost. If production could be scaled down, this could be huge
> for open manufacturing.
> http://www.gizmag.com/cellulose-nanocrystals-stronger-carbon-fiber-ke...
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