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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Maybe they could use the paper as a tougher, lighter-weight skin for airplanes, boats, and in various combinations for building cars. for building, on the other hand, you could use it for wire sheathing, siding, floor pads underneath carpet, or why not even as flooring itself?
what kind of temperature specs can you find on it? is it fire resistant? does it turn brittle in extreme lows?