Move aside carbon: Boron nitride-reinforced materials are even stronger
Tuesday, December 22, 2015 - 11:14
in Physics & Chemistry
Carbon nanotubes are legendary in their strength—at least 30 times stronger than bullet-stopping Kevlar by some estimates. When mixed with lightweight polymers such as plastics and epoxy resins, the tiny tubes reinforce the material, like the rebar in a block of concrete, promising lightweight and strong materials for airplanes, spaceships, cars and even sports equipment.