Liquid Benzene Squeezed to Form Diamond Nanothreads

Friday, September 26, 2014 - 12:21 in Physics & Chemistry

High-pressure cycles unexpectedly convert benzene into superstrong and ultrathin threads. Will they put a space elevator within reach? -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

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