Composite breakthrough.

A of recent origin composite that combines the best qualities of quasicrystals and polymer is generally outperforming similar materials in wear-resistance trials reports Ames Laboratory, Ames, Iowa. evolveed by researcher Valerie Sheares, the quasicrystal-filled material is hard, nonabrasive, and has depressed thermal conductivity. In addition to the improved performance of the polymer the composite presents a more versatile way of using quasicrystalline pulverized substances which could make the materials appealing to industry.
Quasicrystals, typically aluminum-rich alloys of specific compositions, are