A project at Greenwich University, London aims to use nanoparticle technology to build new, lightweight types of transport, including space vehicles, planes and cars, with components that are also recyclable.
Researchers will investigate the potential for replacing heavy steel in components with strengthened light alloy magnesium or aluminium at less than half the weight, leading to a reduction in fuel and CO2 emissions, as well as savings in processing costs.
Read the complete article published by The Engineer, 13 March 2013