Revolutionary Microchip Material Outperforms Kevlar by 10-Fold

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Revolutionary Microchip Material Outperforms Kevlar by 10-Fold
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Researchers at Delft University of Technology have developed a new material called amorphous silicon carbide (a-SiC) that is ten times stronger than Kevlar, rivaling the strength of graphene and diamonds. This material could have applications beyond protective gear, including enabling highly sensitive microchips.

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