This is just an ordinary crystal.
In terms of material, it’s definitely a completely ordinary #crystal. However, due to its specific shape, it can refract the images seen through it into a #retro #pixel - like effect. But I think it’s quite #Interesting. Read More...
1 week ago
China develops “plastic” from bamboo cellulose that can replicate or surpass the properties of many widely used plastics
“Bamboo’s rapid growth makes it a highly renewable resource, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional timber sources, but its current applications are still largely limited to more traditional woven products,” says Zhao.
Zhao and his team first treated the bamboo by adding zinc chloride and a simple acid, which breaks down the strong chemical bonds and produces a soup of smaller cellulose molecules. They then added ethanol, which makes the cellulose molecules rearrange into a strong, solidified plastic.
The plastic’s toughness is comparable to commonly used engineering plastics – strong plastics used in vehicles, appliances and construction, says Andrew Dove at the University of Birmingham, UK, who wasn’t involved in the study. #Innovation
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8 hours ago
This photo is real—it's a 2022 shot of Asperitas clouds over Minnesota
Captured by #TheresaBirginLucas on her #iPhone with no edits. These rare formations can mimic ocean waves due to wind shear and turbulence. #Nature Read More...
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