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February 21, 2024
In Japan, nanocoatings have been developed that will significantly reduce the weight of airplanes. These coatings do not degrade over time, and just a 100-nm layer is sufficient for aesthetic purposes, weighing only 0.5 g/m². This revolutionary coating will greatly lighten airliners, which currently bear the burden of carrying between 270 and 540 kilograms of paint.