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produced nanomaterial powders, pro-
ducing high quality, few layered
graphene and graphene nanoplatelets.
The process does not use wet chemis-
try, nor does it damage the material
being processed. Instead, it can clean
up any impurities inherent in the raw
material. The technology is also energy-
efficient and environmentally friendly.
Initial work in the agreement will
ascertain weight saving opportunities.
In particular, ATR plans to incorpo-
rate Haydale’s functionalized HDPlas
graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) into
both carbon fiber reinforced plastic
and epoxy resins. Through its newly ac-
quired subsidiary, EPL Composite Solu-
tions Ltd., Haydale will work with ATR
to use graphene-enhanced materials to
improve overall strength and stiffness
of a number of key structures within
the ATR boat.
SUPER-STRONG FISHING LINE
PROMISES GREATEST CATCH
Honeywell, Morris Township, N.J.,
launched Spectra HT high tenacity fiber,
high-strength Spectra fiber said to be
the world’s strongest fishing-line ma-
terial of its size, according to company
sources. Shimano, makers of the popu-
lar PowerPro brand of fishing-line prod-
ucts, is the first manufacturer to use
Spectra HT in its PowerPro Maxcuatro.
Spectra HT is 25% stronger than
equivalent-size competitive materials,
enabling up to 30% thinner braided
fishing lines so anglers can cast more
easily, get more line onto reels, or use
a lighter reel without sacrificing line
strength or length. Fishing lines made
with Spectra HT are also abrasion-
resistant and less visible under water.
Spectra HT is reportedly more than
80% stronger than nylon or fluoro-
carbon-based fishing line materials.
Pound-for-pound, Spectra fiber is 15
times stronger than steel, but is light
enough to float, which helps fishing
line manufacturers develop stron-
ger, more durable, and more sensitive
braided fishing lines so anglers can cast
more easily and hold onto prize catch-
es. . ~AM&P
Spectra fiber is highly resistant to chemicals and ultraviolet light, and is made from
ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene using a gel-spinning process.