Come on. Get your head out of the gutter.
This PopFi post isn’t about some odd attempt to get into the Guinness Book of World Records.
It’s information about a new scientific compound that will make polyurethane coatings more flexible, thinner and stronger all at the same time.
A materials scientist from Down Under coupled his love of the game of golf, a tightwad sensibility and his knowledge of chemistry together to compose the new creation. Dr. Darren Martin, with the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology at the University of Queensland, got tired of his golf balls becoming scuffed and useless after just a few holes of play. Weary of purchasing box after box of golf balls, Dr. Martin hit the lab and added the synthetic nanoscale disc-like particles to the conventional polyurethane to create a more durable coating.
Applications for the coating are almost endless. Anything manufactured with the plastic can be improved with the new creation. Any item made with Lycra, including clothing, can be upgraded with the new version of polyurethane. From the soles on shoes to rollerblades, consumer goods can be improved.
The scientist even believes his new discovery can be applied to condoms, creating a thinner yet stronger product. The condom 2.0 version would allow for more sensation without more risk of failure and might alleviate issues for people who have allergies to latex.
From the fairway to the boudoir, thinner, stronger and more flexible is always desirable.
Image: Golf Ball Blog
Tags: polyurethane, golf balls, condoms, nanoparticles, Dr. Darren Martin, nanotechnology