Meet Stephanie Kwolek, the female chemist who invented Kevlar. The invention came about accidentally while she was looking ...

DuPont introduced Kevlar EXO in April 2023, describing the new material as "the most significant aramid fiber innovation in over 50 years." Aramids are a class of sturdy, heat-resistant synthetic ...

A far cry from Barnard’s era, when he likened the floppy, sticky cloth to “handling the most irksome wallpaper in the world.” ...

WILMINGTON, Del.— October 16, 2024 — Today, DuPont announces a collaboration with Aero Tec Laboratories (ATL), a leader in safety fuel systems and flexible fluid containment technology, to bring ...

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But their ability to cut their own silk—the toughest natural material—and strong or tough synthetic fibers such as carbon or Kevlar, is much less known. A research group coordinated by the ...

Both aramids and carbon fibers fibers are lightweight and offer high strength and durability compared to various other basic ...

Advancements in heat-resistant materials and regulatory updates are enhancing the safety and health of firefighters by ...

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Initially only seeing brief popular use as the filament in incandescent lighting, carbon fibers (CF) experienced a resurgence during the 20th century as part of composite materials that are ...

Fiber internet is faster and more reliable, but cable is more widely available. Here's what to expect when comparing cable versus fiber internet. David Anders is a senior writer for CNET covering ...