MIT Engineers Create A Lightweight Material That Is Stronger Than Steel

Shariqua Ahmed
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:40:51 -0800

A new material created by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers is being hailed as revolutionary. 2DPA-1 is as light as plastic and two times stronger than steel. Unlike currently available polymers, it can conduct electricity and block gas. The scientists believe 2DPA-1 can help lower our carbon footprint and perhaps even reduce the rampant use of disposable plastics.