Fibre-Reinforced Plastics

Robert Murray-Smith. 2019. Making Graphene Filled Plastic. Video. Retrieved from youtube.com/watch?v=oFYblc4vcCU

In this video, the process of preparing the graphene–(presumably) glycerine suspension for mixing into the plastic is explained.


Robert Murray-Smith. Bullet Proof Graphene Plastic. YouTube Playlist. Retrieved from youtube.com/watch?v=aF1wWOD83-8&list=PLbQqm4rNo624O3Nbt6sgBylDivFFtjUBJ.

In addition to its hardness, the conductivity (of approx. 2.5Ω/cm) is also demonstrated.

See also:


Robert Murray-Smith. 2021. 1165: A Paper Bicycle Made From Old Newspapers. Part 1: Making The Tubes. Video. Retrieved from youtube.com/watch?v=EWXeZAHTvZ8.

Robert Murray-Smith. 2021. 1166: A Paper Bicycle: Some Information. Video. Retrieved from youtube.com/watch?v=nwiXbQybYi8.

Robert Murray-Smith. 2021. 1167: A Paper Bicycle: Building The Frame. Video. Retrieved from youtube.com/watch?v=2r5eJ-eq-tQ.

Robert Murray-Smith. 2021. 1172: Breaking A Stixx. Video. Retrieved from youtube.com/watch?v=-E3oFtLayPQ.


Also, how this might be adapted to that papier-maché / 3D-printed moulding process (more generally, but also in the context of producing the joinery for the bike):

XYZAidan. 2019. Recycle Cardboard into Anything with 3D Printing!. Video. Retrieved from youtube.com/watch?v=0ItPfhx3ulw.


Can the technique presented in NightHawkInLight (2022) be modified to use Casein instead of the Silicone–Nafta mix to produce translucent, semi-stiff sheeting?



  • Last modified: 2022-03-19 17:08
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