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carbon fibreFine, black, silky, continuous filament of pure carbon produced by heating organic fibres, such as cellulose, in an inert atmosphere, and used for reinforcing plastics, epoxy, and polyester resins. The resulting composite is very stiff and, weight for weight, has four times the strength of high-tensile steel. It is used in the aerospace industry, cars, and electrical and sports equipment. |
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Close by, in Santa Monica, Peter Testa and his partner Devyn Weiser have been experimenting with carbon fibre, a tough, lightweight material that is used in bridges and the latest generation of airliners. The seats are made of Kevlar and carbon fibre and have been manufactured by the Swiss company Fast. The neurosurgical patients' hands were covered for 15 minutes using a carbon fibre warming mitten and the patients were randomly assigned to active warming at 52[degrees]C or passive insulation. |
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