Graphene-Reinforced Carbon Fiber Is Much Stronger And Stiffer

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Carbon fiber is a super-strong yet lightweight material. It is five times stronger than steel, twice as stiff and around 1.5 times lighter. It’s the ideal material for making things that should be lighter but still need to be strong, such as cars, airplanes, and sports equipment. It would be used a whole lot more too if it wasn’t so expensive to make.

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therapeutic potential of resveratrol nasal formulations in COVID-19

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In a recently published article in the journal Frontiers in Immunology, scientists have reviewed the existing literature on antiviral and anti-inflammatory efficacy of resveratrol-based inhaled formulations in preventing severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and reducing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) severity.

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Igor Sikorsky: A Winged Legacy

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It has been said that Igor Ivanovich Sikorsky achieved distinction in three separate careers, all in the field of aviation. He created the world’s first multi-engine airplane in Russia in 1913; he launched a second career in the United States and became famous for his Flying Clippers; lastly, he conceived and developed the world’s first practical helicopter. He is best known, perhaps, for this third career.

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Rice lab turns trash into valuable graphene in a flash

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‘Green’ process promises pristine graphene in bulk using waste food, plastic and other materials. That banana peel, turned into graphene, can help facilitate a massive reduction of the environmental impact of concrete and other building materials. While you’re at it, toss in those plastic empties.

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Natural human enzyme can biodegrade graphene, scientists report

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Degradation of pristine graphene occurs in the human body when interacting with a naturally occurring enzyme found in the lung, announced Graphene Flagship partners; the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), University of Strasbourg, Karolinska Institute and University of Castilla–La Mancha (UCLM).

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