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IBM discovers new class of ultra-tough, self-healing, recyclable plastics that could redefine almost every industry
Stop the press! IBM Research announced this morning that it has discovered a whole new class of… plastics. This might not sound quite as sexy as, say, MIT discovering a whole new state of matter — but wait until you hear what these new plastics can do. This new class of plastics — or more accurately, polymers — are stronger than bone, have the ability to self-heal, are light-weight, and are 100% recyclable.
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This will probably never see any light of day. It'll be sold to one of the large manufacturing companies for some massive amount of cash then put aside.
You're probably right... I doubt it will even enter the market.