Paper with 230 Mpa strength. Forum: Spacesettlers
Thread: Paper with 230 Mpa strength.
# 10772 byhetrevillion@... on June 13, 2008, 12:34 p.m.
Member since 2021-10-03
I came across this online the other day. This article describes paper
with a strength of 230 Mpa...enough to build a space elevator?
http://www.dailytech.com/Swedish+Researchers+Make+Paper+Thats+Stronger+T
han+Cast+Iron/article12054.htm
Check it out.
This could be layered with other materials (teflon?) to make a strong,
light weight skin for space structures including ships and habitats.
Harvey