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MIT researchers create 3D graphene material that has ‘five percent the density of steel, but 10 times the strength’
20 Jan 2017 . BY Lauren Heath-Jones
MIT's new 3D material is 10 times stronger than steel with only five percent the volume / MIT
A team of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has created a new material by compressing and fusing flakes of graphene. This new material has 10 times the strength of steel with only five percent of its volume.

The new material has a sponge-like configuration and its form has a unique geometric shape resembling coral and microscopic creatures called diatoms, which have an enormous surface area in comparison to their volume and have proven themselves to be remarkably strong.

The researchers found that the unique formation of the three dimensional form was more crucial than the material itself. This suggests that a variety of lightweight, strong materials could be created from different sources using the same geometric features.

Huajian Gao, a professor of Engineering at Brown University and not involved in the project, said: “[This work] shows a promising direction of bringing the strength of two-dimensional materials and the power of material architecture design together.”

Discovered by University of Manchester professors Kostya Novoselov and Andre Geim, graphene is one of the strongest known materials, and the world’s first two-dimensional material.

Graphene is also known for it’s versatility, as it is a highly effective conductor. It is also flexible, transparent, stretchable and impermeable.

In it’s original form graphene is 200 times stronger than steel and one million times thinner than a human hair. Until recently, researchers have struggled to translate its two-dimensional strength into useful, functional three-dimensional materials

Markus Buehler, head of MIT’s Department of Civil Environmental Engineering (CEE) and the McAfee Professor of Engineering, said: “What we’ve done is to realise the wish of translating these two-dimensional materials into three-dimensional structures.”
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Gaia Skincare expands presence in UK and Europe with four new spa accounts
BY Megan Whitby | 28 Mar 2024
Spa and wellness brand, Gaia Skincare, has announced it’s collaborating with another four spa partners in the UK and Europe.
Immunocologie strikes up partnership with Satteva Wellness Group
BY Megan Whitby | 27 Mar 2024
NYC-based lifestyle, spa and skin science brand Immunocologie Skincare has embarked on a strategic collaboration with Satteva Wellness Group, marking its foray into the Latin American market.
Myndstream partners with SleepScore Labs to reveal hidden power of spa treatments in improving sleep
BY Megan Whitby | 25 Mar 2024
Global wellness music provider Myndstream has released the second episode of its new educational content series Mastermynds, in partnership with Universal Companies.
Blink Tech launches XbotGo Chameleon AI sports cameraman
BY Megan Whitby | 25 Mar 2024
Blink Tech has announced the highly anticipated release of its XbotGo Chameleon, a new AI- powered sports tracking phone mount.
Art of Cryo’s unveils 12-person cryochamber which breaks four world records
BY Megan Whitby | 21 Mar 2024
Cryotherapy supplier Art of Cryo has created a new 12-person walkthrough cryotherapy chamber at Cryo Center Coolzone Madeira, claimed to be the largest cold therapy treatment experience in the world.
Book4Time unveils enhanced day and resort pass functionality
BY Megan Whitby | 18 Mar 2024
Book4Time has announced the launch of Day & Resort Passes on its award-winning platform to help hotels and resorts drive staycation business.
Phytomer unveils showerless Body Reflex scrub and wrap ritual
BY Megan Whitby | 13 Mar 2024
French marine skincare and spa brand Phytomer has rolled out a new 60-minute body treatment targeting the abdomen, buttocks and thighs.
Slacklining will transform fitness in the UK
BY Tim Nash | 12 Mar 2024
Gibbon Slacklines has officially launched in the UK, introducing two flagship products: the Giboard and the SlackRack.
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Myrtha Pools was founded in 1961 in Italy by the engineer Giorgio Colletto and through research and development has become leader in the swimming pool industry and has created an international brand.

Myrtha Pools was founded in 1961 in Italy by the engineer Giorgio Colletto and through research and development has become leader in the swimming pool industry and has created an international brand.
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