What are some positive impacts of the creation of new materials?

Answer 1

Some positive impacts of new materials on our world are:

1. Carbon fibre is lighter and stronger than aluminum and fiberglass for aircraft, fishing rods and automobiles;
2. New plastics replace metal parts in cars, aircraft, spacecraft, and tools;
3. Some older materials, like wood, are less vulnerable to fire with the addition of new coatings and impregnations;
4. New mix materials have expanded the uses and applications of concrete;
5. New resins and polymers are more effective heat insulators;
6. etc.