I have this really big paper to write for school,.. on superstrong fibers.
I'm writing the -future- chapter right now, but It needs to be a little larger.
Inspiration depleted however, so I am now shamelessly asking your help on completing my paper :D

I allready discussed:
-Nanotubes (funfunfun, Crash-proof microscope-tips, quantum-sieve, electrical conductor/semi-conductor/no-conductor, .. you name it and after a little chiral twist the nanotube can do it !!)

-Spidersweb ( Dunno english word ) Great stuff too, extremely tough.
A string of spidersweb with a diameter of a pen, could stop a boeing 747 in full flight.

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But that's it .. .anyone else know/read interesting (future )developments with SuperStrong Fibers ?

Thx for any replies, I'll include you in the -people to thank- ;)

Hmm... I have some suggestions:

1. Kevlar
2. Silk - Yes, silk is one of the strongest fibers too.
3. Search "body armor" and take down the fibers used. Then search for these fibers.

[ 01-25-2003, 05:02 PM: Message edited by: Paladin2000 ]

I though that BP Vests only came in Kevlar...

Um........... fancy clothes, light shoes but durable, durable tents, super umbrellas!!!!!

Allready discussed Body Armor too, just not in the -future- section.
[img]smile.gif[/img] I think I'll work the superstrong umbrella thing out further, make it a super-umbrella that protects against any type of rain .. be it water or bullets raining down on you ;)

IIRC, buckytubes (aka nanotubes, aka C60 tubular) are the only material yet known to be strong enough in tension to build the theoretical "space elevator". I dont recall if they are also strong enough to build the original "starbridge" concept, but I think they are.

Oh, I just remember someting. Check out the manufacurer of "Spectra Helmet". They have quite a number of hi-tech super strong fibers.