The human ability and desire to develop ever-smaller material compositions have resulted in yet another milestone. Research engineers from UC Irvine, HRL Laboratories and the California Institute of Technology said that they were able to create a material that they claim is the lightest in the world. Technically, being the lightest means that the material has the smallest mass to volume ratio of anything ever created. In other words, the material has the least weight when compared to the same size of any other material in the world. It is also amazingly sturdy and durable for what is essential a near-weightless material.
The purpose of this blog is to highlight new technology that is ahead of its time. Technology with purpose and vision. Something that may not necessarily be commonplace or useful now, but may soon be in the future.
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Bio-Powered Devices
Electronic devices basically rely on electricity generated from a socket in the wall or an attached battery to power its functions. However, the reliance on these power sources limits them from being ideal for certain situations. These devices won’t be able to work in places where there are no power outlets. It is also inconvenient and sometimes risky to have to keep replacing or recharging the batteries of devices, like electronic implants, which are not within reasonable access. This is where biofuel cells come in.
Bacteria-Killing Surface
I have always been fascinated by concocted materials that serve special functions. I believe many of them offer priceless benefits to the world. The invention of vulcanized rubber, for instance, made it possible for things like tires and shoe soles to have the properties and functions they possess. Recently, there was a report published pertaining to the creation of a bacteria-killing, polymer coating.
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