Skyrmir t1_j993oth wrote
Reply to comment by Telewyn in Scientists create carbon nanotubes out of plastic waste using an energy-efficient, low-cost, low-emissions process. Compared to commercial methods for carbon nanotube production that are being used right now, ours uses about 90% less energy and generates 90%-94% less carbon dioxide by Wagamaga
The short strands are used for surface coatings, and showed a lot of novel electronic properties that just weren't useful because of material costs.
We'd all like an easy answer for a space elevator, but faster, cheaper, or more efficient, electronics is always a bonus.
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