Future Papers Are Stronger Than Cast Iron
By on June 9th, 2008 |209 views
Scientists from Sweden and Japan announced the development of a new type of papers that is stronger than cast iron. The discovery will be published in the ACS (American Chemical Society) issue in June 9th, 2008. This super-paper is called “cellulose nanopaper” composed of sub-microscopic particles of cellulose; scientists say this may expand the use of papers in constructions and other applications.
“Cellulose nanofibres are the main reinforcement in all plant structures and are characterised by nanoscale dimensions, high strength and toughness,” Berglund told New Scientist.
The new method involves breaking down wood pulp with enzymes and then fragmenting it using a mechanical beater. The shear forces produced cause the cellulose to gently disintegrate into its component fibres.
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Jun 9th, 2008 at 10:30 pm
That is amazing to me! I wonder if it will become the paper of the future.
Jun 11th, 2008 at 7:38 am
Yeah its great invention. I was able after a while to find the full study and experiment that was done. here is the link if you are interested.
http://pubs.acs.org/cgi-bin/sample.cgi/bomaf6/2008/9/i06/html/bm800038n.html