At an MITEI colloquium on Oct. 29, Tony Hayward, CEO of BP and a member of MITEI’s external advisory board, pointed out “the harsh realities” of the world energy situation. First, there is no magic solution. Second, energy conservation is the most immediate and cost-effective tactic. Third, government involvement is needed to resolve the global energy/climate dilemma.
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MIT researchers have produced carbon fibers coated in carbon nanotubes without degrading the underlying fiber's strength. The engineered fibers may be woven into composites to make stronger, lighter airplane parts.Image: Stephen Steiner
Planes, trains and automobiles: faster, stronger, lighter
New technique advances carbon-fiber composites.
