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You Asked: How will graphene change the world? Marshall Brain Answered: Graphene is a very simple substance – it is made of carbon atoms perfectly arranged as an atom-thick mesh. Think about a net made of carbon atoms, each bonded to its three nearest neighbors to form a honeycomb pattern. You can see the atomic [...]
Our modern world would not be possible without aluminum. It is a metal that is both lightweight and strong. Aluminum is the primary metal used in all modern passenger jets in the air today. The same is true of the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station – they would not be possible without aluminum. [...]
Lamborghini Sesto Elemento – a carbon fiber masterpiece
by Marshall Brain | October 25, 2010
These beauty shots of the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento show the stunning looks of the car… But the real beauty of the Sesto Elemento is in the power to weight ratio, made possible by carbon fiber. One of the things that makes the Lotus Elise so much fun is its ratio, as seen on this page: [...]
Carbon fiber is now common in everything from tennis rackets to bicycle frames. It is a big part of Formula 1 cars and many supercars as well. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner uses carbon fiber extensively. Why has carbon fiber become so popular? The following video gives you a nice introduction to the fiber…
Inspired by a listener’s suggestion, Scott and Ben take a look at the various materials used to build a modern automobile. Tune in to learn more about the history of car design, from wood in the 19th century to the space-age materials of the future.
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