Paper grocery bags that can hold a few liters of milk without tearing? That may not be too far off thanks to the development of a “nanopaper” that is tougher than cast iron. The material–made from nanosized whiskers of cellulose–is also lighter than conventional paper and could provide sturdy scaffolds for growing replacement tissues and organs.
Say Goodbye to Wimpy Paper — Service 2008 (609): 1 — ScienceNOW
Ive been interested in papercrete since ive heard about it, but maybe there is some use for this super paper in a house building application. Possibly paper SIPS???
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