Interesting molecules

[Oxphos]

A thread for interesting molecules. If it looks interesting, "does" interesting or sounds interesting.... post it.

Molecule With 'Self-control' Synthesized

"Functionally, this mimics one of the processes in photosynthesis that severely limits the energy conversion efficiency of higher plants," he added. "One way in which this work is important is that by understanding these events at the molecular level one can imagine redesigning photosynthesis to improve energy conversion efficiency and thereby come closer to meeting our energy needs."

Looks and "does" interesting. Probably sounds too interesting.

 

[MadMailMan]

That is interesting.

 

[Oxphos]

Coal

 

[Oxphos]

From wiki:
Properties
When Kevlar is spun, the resulting fiber has great tensile strength (ca. 3 000 MPa), and a relative density of 1.44. When used as a woven material, it is suitable for mooring lines and other underwater application objects.

There are three grades of Kevlar: (i) Kevlar, (ii) Kevlar 29, and (iii) Kevlar 49. Typically, Kevlar is used as reinforcement in tires and rubber mechanical goods. Kevlar 29's industrial applications are as cables, in asbestos replacement, brake linings, and body armor. Kevlar 49 has the greatest tensile strength of all the aramids, and is used in plastic reinforcement for boat hulls, airplanes, and bicycles. The ultraviolet light component of sunlight degrades and decomposes Kevlar, a problem known as UV degradation, and so it is rarely used outdoors without protection against sunlight.

Interesting dawntyathink.

 

[kalie_b]

Interesting it is, we could use more energy conservation these days.