A New 'Super Ice' Is 10 Times Stronger, Bringing It Close to The Strength of Concrete
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A New 'Super Ice' Is 10 Times Stronger, Bringing It Close to The Strength of Concrete
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The idea of making ice constructions is not new and has an unusual story, which starts in full World War II, when the British Royal Navy tried to build an aircraft carrier...
Scientists have created BioPykrete, a "super-ice" with cellulose nanocrystals and special proteins, which is 10 times more durable and directly comparable to cement.
Scientists have created a new material that can be used during the construction of various structures. This superice is 10 times stronger than regular ice and is very close to concrete in strength.
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