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The nano-cellulosic fibers harvested from these and other fruits impart strength and lightness to the new polymer, which project leader Alcides Leão claims is nearly as tough than Kevlar. “The properties of these plastics are incredible,” said Leão, “They are light, but very strong—30 percent lighter and 3-to-4 times stronger [than normal plastics].”
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