'Al dente' fibers could make bulletproof vests stronger and 'greener'
Wednesday, December 9, 2015 - 13:03
in Physics & Chemistry
Bulletproof vests and other super-strong materials could soon become even tougher and more environmentally friendly at the same time with the help of extra firm, or "al dente," fibers. Researchers report in ACS' journal Macromolecules an innovative way to spin high-performance polyethylene fibers from natural fats, such as oils from olives and peanuts.