RT @ToughSf: Up to 10% of the dry weight of plants is silica. It is hard enough to erode the teeth of herbivores and protect the grass cell…
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As it turns out, the silica in rice husks is uniquely suited for the production of silica carbide, a precursor to many high temperature CMCs. Meaning it’s not unreasonable to think that parts of flying machines could be made from rice…. https://t.co/aMq
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RT @ToughSf: Up to 10% of the dry weight of plants is silica. It is hard enough to erode the teeth of herbivores and protect the grass cell…
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Got it. Combust plants, don't eat them.