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A team of scientists from Shanghai Institute of Ceramics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences created paper type resistant to water and fire.
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Advantage

  • This puts an end to the weaknesses common paper has, such as humidity and flames.
  • This paper can repel water and cause temperatures higher than 200 ° C ..
  • Normal paper is made from vegetable fibers, which causes it to be weak to moisture and heat.
  • Previously, paper types were created that were fireproof or hydrophobic, but did not have these 2 characteristics at the time.
  • This new paper is made of hydroxyapatite nanowires; A form of calcium; Placed in layers forming a firm structure.
  • The manufacturing team ensures that they "successfully developed fire and water resistant A4 size sheets of paper that can also be printed with high quality color printers."
  • Uses can range from history books to outdoor advertising.
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  • A form of calcium phosphate :)

Hydroxylapatite is also a component of our teeth.

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