Israeli Researchers Develop 'Super Ice' Stronger Than Concrete
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
Israeli researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have created a "super ice" called BioPykrete, which is 10 times stronger and 70 times harder to break than regular ice. This eco-friendly material, made from plant cellulose and protein, could serve as a biodegradable alternative to concrete for construction in extreme cold, including potential applications on Mars. The innovation builds upon historical concepts of reinforced ice and offers a sustainable building solution that melts away without leaving debris.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israeli researchers developed 'super ice' called BioPykrete, 10 times stronger than regular ice.
- BioPykrete uses plant cellulose and protein for eco-friendly construction in extreme cold.
- The material is 70 times harder to break than normal ice and biodegradable.
- It offers a sustainable alternative to concrete, with potential uses on Mars.
- The innovation builds on historical ice-strengthening projects like World War II's Habakkuk.
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