This new material is stronger than steel and even lighter than it, too, making it a revolutionary option for some construction.
A new material could unlock revolutionary potential for car manufacturers and even the creation of next-generation body armor, new reports indicate. The material is said to be four times stronger than steel and up to five times lighter. That’s a very bold claim and one that no doubt will have a lot of eyes on it going forward. The new material was created by researchers and material scientists working at UConn, Columbia University, and Brookhaven National Lab.
When flawless, glass can be exceptionally strong. Glass being stronger than steel might seem impossible, but glass is usually so fragile because of flaws within its structure. This new DNA scaffold does away with a lot of those flaws, allowing for a stronger material that, while similar to glass, is more along the lines of steel when it comes to overall durability. Of course, creating a large piece of glass that is completely flawless is a huge endeavor.
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