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Plastic Made From Fruit Rivals Kevlar In Strength

Posted by samzenpus on from the protecting-yourself-with-fresh-fruit dept.

jldailey618 writes "A group of scientists from Sao Paulo State University developed a way to use the nanocellulose fibers from bananas, pineapples, and other fruits to create incredibly strong, lightweight plastics. The plastic is up to four times stronger and 30 percent lighter than petroleum-based plastics, and it rivals Kevlar — the material used in bullet proof vests — in strength."

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  1. Re:Better quiet down by c6gunner · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Not sure what planet your from, but nothing is banned.

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    They purposely made it seem that it was marijuana they were trying to get contolled, when it was actually hemp they wanted out of the picture.

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    [citation needed]

    (no, not another pothead site. if you can't at least get wikipedia on your side, you should give up.)