New composite material Buckypaper is likely to revolutionize the composites industry with its extreme properties. It is named after Buckminster Fuller, due to its use of carbon nanotubes that resemble Fullers Geodesic domes.
Buckypaper is said to have an electrical conductivity similar to copper or silicon, that is 10 times lighter and potentially 500 times stronger than steel. Buckypaper gets its strength from the positioning of the carbon nanotubes and their great surface area.
With its extremely high tolerances, Buckypaper will bring vast improvements in structural strength and in weight savings. It is likely to be used in everything from Airplanes and automobiles, to TV’s and other high tech products. With all its great qualities Buckypaper seems to have a bright future. Since Buckypaper is still at a developmental stage, time should be taken for not only maximizing performance, but also addressing issues of reclamation and reuse. Like fiberglass, Buckypaper might be a great material with dismal health and environmental concerns. (lucintel.com)
(Credit: NCCR)
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