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Kim G. S. Øyhus
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:10 pm
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I got this idea for producing solar sails that is on the order
of 100 times lighter, by using DNA as a template for the metal:

http://kim.oyhus.no/Solar_sail.html

Should work as mirrors for solar collectors as well.

And since it is more pliable than film, it could be packet
compactly in a rolled roll for transportation.

Kim0
 
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