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BORROWING NANOMATERIALS FROM THE PLANT WORLD.
- Source :
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Machine Design . 4/10/2014, Vol. 86 Issue 4, p33-33. 1/2p. 1 Color Photograph. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- The article reports on the methods being developed by material engineers at Purdue University to use nanocrystals that give cellulose in trees and plants to strengthen construction materials and automobile parts. It cites several applications for the cellulose nanocrystals, which include biodegradable plastics, textiles, and wound dressings. Also mentioned are the advantages of such materials such as their being renewable and carbon neutral.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00249114
- Volume :
- 86
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Machine Design
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 95654507