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But where would the market go when carbon nanotubes and fibers move from exotic and expensive materials to "cheaper than aluminum". It could displace a lot of a
by jws 10y ago
But where would the market go when carbon nanotubes and fibers move from exotic and expensive materials to "cheaper than aluminum". It could displace a lot of aluminum and steel.
- ams6110 10y agoInteresting possibilities, right? Imagine automobiles, bridges, buildings all built with carbon frames at a cost potentially far lower than current aluminum or steel, and also consuming a fraction of the energy to produce?
- TheSpiceIsLife 10y agoI'm generally not a big fan of the drive by pithy comment, but: Space elevator!
- bduerst 10y agoWell carbon fiber doesn't bend, so for car frames it wouldn't be the best choice since crumple zones would be non-existent. There will probably be some good applications, but I don't think it's a full replacement for metals.