World's Lightest Material

Could be the next big item in the America's Cup. I wonder if it melts in Lanocote. Cheers Charlie Multidisciplinary Team of Researchers Develop World's Lightest Material By University of California Irvine Friday, November 18, 2011 A team of researchers from UC Irvine, HRL Laboratories and the California Institute of Technology have developed the world's lightest material - with a density of 0.9 mg/cc - about one hundred times lighter than Styrofoam. Their findings appear in the Nov. 18 issue of Science. The new material redefines the limits of lightweight materials because of its unique "micro-lattice" cellular architecture. The researchers were able to make a material that consists of 99.99 percent air by designing the 0.01 percent solid at the nanometer, micron and millimeter scales. "The trick is to fabricate a lattice of interconnected hollow tubes with a wall thickness 1,000 times thinner than a human hair," said lead author Dr. Tobias Schaedler of HRL. The material's architecture allows unprecedented mechanical behavior for a metal, including complete recovery from compression exceeding 50 percent strain and extraordinarily high energy absorption. "Materials actually get stronger as the dimensions are reduced to the nanoscale," explained UCI mechanical and aerospace engineer Lorenzo Valdevit, UCI's principal investigator on the project. "Combine this with the possibility of tailoring the architecture of the micro-lattice and you have a unique cellular material." Developed for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, the novel material could be used for battery electrodes and acoustic, vibration or shock energy absorption. William Carter, manager of the architected materials group at HRL, compared the new material to larger, more familiar edifices: "Modern buildings, exemplified by the Eiffel Tower or the Golden Gate Bridge, are incredibly light and weight-efficient by virtue of their architecture. We are revolutionizing lightweight materials by bringing this concept to the nano and micro scales."

More light material * [http://www.lookcycle.com/media/catalog/product/cache/2/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/f/i/file_8_6.jpg] [Download the product specs]<javascript:;> [Zoom]<javascript:;> Modern and refined graphics Competition cut Ultra technical apparel Ultra-light material (136 grams in size M) waterproof, windbreaker, extensible and breathable PACK SYSTEM: Completely foldable in one end of the sleeve for easier carrying. * [http://www.lookcycle.com/skin/frontend/look/default/images/uzik/commun/sep_top2.gif] [Technical data] * SEAMS * WATERPROOF SEALED * NECK AND BOTTOM OF GARMENT * REFLECTIVE MATERIAL * LARGE OPENING IN BACK * ACCESS TO THE JERSEY'S POCKETS * NECKLINE * ADJUSTABLE ELASTIC * TRANSLUCENT SLEEVE INSERT * QUICK VISIBILITY FOR YOUR WATCH. * LOOK MARKING * REFLECTIVE MATERIAL * 1 COLOUR * TRANSLUCENT BLACK * SIZES AVAILABLE * S TO 2 XL. * COMPOSITION * 100 % POLYAMIDE [Technologies] * MODERN AND TECHNICAL GRAPHICS The LOOK ULTRA collection is named because it is ULTRA technical design. It offers sober and refined graphics. For it is the technical aspect and the quality of the materials used that are highlighted, whereas the graphics are reduced to their simplest expression: small discreet logos. The fabrics used are very technical. They are associated to one another by different anatomical panels, all assembled with 3-point flat outer seams that underline the technical nature and soberness of the line. The choice of colours is like the line: ultra-sober: white, grey and red. * COMPETITION FIT The ULTRA cut is engaged and typically competition. The garments are cut slightly smaller for a formed fit. They are pure competition products intended for experienced and already "seasoned" cyclists. Occasional cyclists looking for the soberness that this range offers will not hesitate to select a size above their usual size. * HIGHLY TECHNICAL PRODUCTS The ULTRA range clearly positioned as a high-end apparel range as it uses the finest materials found in the market. [http://www.lookcycle.com/media/upload/textile_ete/zoom_imper_400.jpg] [zoom_ultra2_400] [http://www.lookcycle.com/media/upload/textile_ete/zoom_imper3_400.jpg] [http://www.lookcycle.com/media/upload/textile_ete/zoom_imper4_400.jpg] [zoom_ultra2_400] Cheers, [cid:image005.png@01CBF93B.85770E70] Timm Lessley 503.863.4019 Cell to cell calls From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Husar, Charlie [USA] (ASE) Sent: Friday, November 18, 2011 11:37 AM To: CAL Yahoo (Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com) Subject: [Cal_Boats] World's Lightest Material [1 Attachment] [Attachment(s) from Husar, Charlie [USA] (ASE) included below] Could be the next big item in the America's Cup. I wonder if it melts in Lanocote. Cheers Charlie Multidisciplinary Team of Researchers Develop World's Lightest Material By University of California Irvine Friday, November 18, 2011 A team of researchers from UC Irvine, HRL Laboratories and the California Institute of Technology have developed the world's lightest material - with a density of 0.9 mg/cc - about one hundred times lighter than Styrofoam. Their findings appear in the Nov. 18 issue of Science. The new material redefines the limits of lightweight materials because of its unique "micro-lattice" cellular architecture. The researchers were able to make a material that consists of 99.99 percent air by designing the 0.01 percent solid at the nanometer, micron and millimeter scales. "The trick is to fabricate a lattice of interconnected hollow tubes with a wall thickness 1,000 times thinner than a human hair," said lead author Dr. Tobias Schaedler of HRL. The material's architecture allows unprecedented mechanical behavior for a metal, including complete recovery from compression exceeding 50 percent strain and extraordinarily high energy absorption. "Materials actually get stronger as the dimensions are reduced to the nanoscale," explained UCI mechanical and aerospace engineer Lorenzo Valdevit, UCI's principal investigator on the project. "Combine this with the possibility of tailoring the architecture of the micro-lattice and you have a unique cellular material." Developed for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, the novel material could be used for battery electrodes and acoustic, vibration or shock energy absorption. William Carter, manager of the architected materials group at HRL, compared the new material to larger, more familiar edifices: "Modern buildings, exemplified by the Eiffel Tower or the Golden Gate Bridge, are incredibly light and weight-efficient by virtue of their architecture. We are revolutionizing lightweight materials by bringing this concept to the nano and micro scales."

Charlie,it says that it's metal, so with lanocote, it won't corrode in the marine environment. Jerry From: "Husar, Charlie [USA] (ASE)" <hu… [at] bah.com> To: "CAL Yahoo (Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com)" <Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, November 18, 2011 10:36 AM Subject: [Cal_Boats] World's Lightest Material [1 Attachment] [Attachment(s) from Husar, Charlie [USA] (ASE) included below] Could be the next big item in the America’s Cup. I wonder if it melts in Lanocote. Cheers Charlie Multidisciplinary Team of Researchers Develop World’s Lightest Material By University of California Irvine Friday, November 18, 2011 A team of researchers from UC Irvine, HRL Laboratories and the California Institute of Technology have developed the world’s lightest material – with a density of 0.9 mg/cc – about one hundred times lighter than Styrofoam. Their findings appear in the Nov. 18 issue of Science. The new material redefines the limits of lightweight materials because of its unique “micro-lattice” cellular architecture. The researchers were able to make a material that consists of 99.99 percent air by designing the 0.01 percent solid at the nanometer, micron and millimeter scales. “The trick is to fabricate a lattice of interconnected hollow tubes with a wall thickness 1,000 times thinner than a human hair,” said lead author Dr. Tobias Schaedler of HRL. The material’s architecture allows unprecedented mechanical behavior for a metal, including complete recovery from compression exceeding 50 percent strain and extraordinarily high energy absorption. “Materials actually get stronger as the dimensions are reduced to the nanoscale,” explained UCI mechanical and aerospace engineer Lorenzo Valdevit, UCI’s principal investigator on the project. “Combine this with the possibility of tailoring the architecture of the micro-lattice and you have a unique cellular material.” Developed for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, the novel material could be used for battery electrodes and acoustic, vibration or shock energy absorption. William Carter, manager of the architected materials group at HRL, compared the new material to larger, more familiar edifices: “Modern buildings, exemplified by the Eiffel Tower or the Golden Gate Bridge, are incredibly light and weight-efficient by virtue of their architecture. We are revolutionizing lightweight materials by bringing this concept to the nano and micro scales.”

I understand, Jerry, but that is one weird metal. Sky’s the limit on what it might and might not do.. Cheers Charlie From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Sobel Sent: Friday, November 18, 2011 2:43 PM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] World's Lightest Material [1 Attachment](Charlie) Charlie,it says that it's metal, so with lanocote, it won't corrode in the marine environment. Jerry From: "Husar, Charlie [USA] (ASE)" <hu… [at] bah.com> To: "CAL Yahoo (Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com)" <Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, November 18, 2011 10:36 AM Subject: [Cal_Boats] World's Lightest Material [1 Attachment] Could be the next big item in the America’s Cup. I wonder if it melts in Lanocote. Cheers Charlie Multidisciplinary Team of Researchers Develop World’s Lightest Material By University of California Irvine Friday, November 18, 2011 A team of researchers from UC Irvine, HRL Laboratories and the California Institute of Technology have developed the world’s lightest material – with a density of 0.9 mg/cc – about one hundred times lighter than Styrofoam. Their findings appear in the Nov. 18 issue of Science. The new material redefines the limits of lightweight materials because of its unique “micro-lattice” cellular architecture. The researchers were able to make a material that consists of 99.99 percent air by designing the 0.01 percent solid at the nanometer, micron and millimeter scales. “The trick is to fabricate a lattice of interconnected hollow tubes with a wall thickness 1,000 times thinner than a human hair,” said lead author Dr. Tobias Schaedler of HRL. The material’s architecture allows unprecedented mechanical behavior for a metal, including complete recovery from compression exceeding 50 percent strain and extraordinarily high energy absorption. “Materials actually get stronger as the dimensions are reduced to the nanoscale,” explained UCI mechanical and aerospace engineer Lorenzo Valdevit, UCI’s principal investigator on the project. “Combine this with the possibility of tailoring the architecture of the micro-lattice and you have a unique cellular material.” Developed for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, the novel material could be used for battery electrodes and acoustic, vibration or shock energy absorption. William Carter, manager of the architected materials group at HRL, compared the new material to larger, more familiar edifices: “Modern buildings, exemplified by the Eiffel Tower or the Golden Gate Bridge, are incredibly light and weight-efficient by virtue of their architecture. We are revolutionizing lightweight materials by bringing this concept to the nano and micro scales.”

All I can say is, I don't want to be aboard with someone that requires a 2xl and want to wear that coat! YMMV John From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ti… [at] ch2m.com Sent: Friday, November 18, 2011 1:48 PM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Cal_Boats] World's Lightest Material More light material . http://www.lookcycle.com/media/catalog/product/cache/2/image/5e06319eda06f02 0e43594a9c230972d/f/i/file_8_6.jpg Download the product specs Zoom Modern and refined graphics Competition cut Ultra technical apparel Ultra-light material (136 grams in size M) waterproof, windbreaker, extensible and breathable PACK SYSTEM: Completely foldable in one end of the sleeve for easier carrying. . http://www.lookcycle.com/skin/frontend/look/default/images/uzik/commun/sep_t op2.gif Technical data . SEAMS . WATERPROOF SEALED . NECK AND BOTTOM OF GARMENT . REFLECTIVE MATERIAL . LARGE OPENING IN BACK . ACCESS TO THE JERSEY'S POCKETS . NECKLINE . ADJUSTABLE ELASTIC . TRANSLUCENT SLEEVE INSERT . QUICK VISIBILITY FOR YOUR WATCH. . LOOK MARKING . REFLECTIVE MATERIAL . 1 COLOUR . TRANSLUCENT BLACK . SIZES AVAILABLE . S TO 2 XL. . COMPOSITION . 100 % POLYAMIDE http://www.lookcycle.com/skin/frontend/look/default/images/uzik/commun/sep_m iddle.gif Technologies . MODERN AND TECHNICAL GRAPHICS The LOOK ULTRA collection is named because it is ULTRA technical design. It offers sober and refined graphics. For it is the technical aspect and the quality of the materials used that are highlighted, whereas the graphics are reduced to their simplest expression: small discreet logos. The fabrics used are very technical. They are associated to one another by different anatomical panels, all assembled with 3-point flat outer seams that underline the technical nature and soberness of the line. The choice of colours is like the line: ultra-sober: white, grey and red. . COMPETITION FIT The ULTRA cut is engaged and typically competition. The garments are cut slightly smaller for a formed fit. They are pure competition products intended for experienced and already "seasoned" cyclists. Occasional cyclists looking for the soberness that this range offers will not hesitate to select a size above their usual size. . HIGHLY TECHNICAL PRODUCTS The ULTRA range clearly positioned as a high-end apparel range as it uses the finest materials found in the market. http://www.lookcycle.com/media/upload/textile_ete/zoom_imper_400.jpg zoom_ultra2_400 http://www.lookcycle.com/media/upload/textile_ete/zoom_imper3_400.jpg http://www.lookcycle.com/media/upload/textile_ete/zoom_imper4_400.jpg zoom_ultra2_400 Cheers, cid:image005.png@01CBF93B.85770E70 Timm Lessley 503.863.4019 Cell to cell calls From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Husar, Charlie [USA] (ASE) Sent: Friday, November 18, 2011 11:37 AM To: CAL Yahoo (Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com) Subject: [Cal_Boats] World's Lightest Material [1 Attachment] [Attachment(s) from Husar, Charlie [USA] (ASE) included below] Could be the next big item in the America's Cup. I wonder if it melts in Lanocote. Cheers Charlie Multidisciplinary Team of Researchers Develop World's Lightest Material By University of California Irvine Friday, November 18, 2011 A team of researchers from UC Irvine, HRL Laboratories and the California Institute of Technology have developed the world's lightest material - with a density of 0.9 mg/cc - about one hundred times lighter than Styrofoam. Their findings appear in the Nov. 18 issue of Science. The new material redefines the limits of lightweight materials because of its unique "micro-lattice" cellular architecture. The researchers were able to make a material that consists of 99.99 percent air by designing the 0.01 percent solid at the nanometer, micron and millimeter scales. "The trick is to fabricate a lattice of interconnected hollow tubes with a wall thickness 1,000 times thinner than a human hair," said lead author Dr. Tobias Schaedler of HRL. The material's architecture allows unprecedented mechanical behavior for a metal, including complete recovery from compression exceeding 50 percent strain and extraordinarily high energy absorption. "Materials actually get stronger as the dimensions are reduced to the nanoscale," explained UCI mechanical and aerospace engineer Lorenzo Valdevit, UCI's principal investigator on the project. "Combine this with the possibility of tailoring the architecture of the micro-lattice and you have a unique cellular material." Developed for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, the novel material could be used for battery electrodes and acoustic, vibration or shock energy absorption. William Carter, manager of the architected materials group at HRL, compared the new material to larger, more familiar edifices: "Modern buildings, exemplified by the Eiffel Tower or the Golden Gate Bridge, are incredibly light and weight-efficient by virtue of their architecture. We are revolutionizing lightweight materials by bringing this concept to the nano and micro scales."