Corn Fibers, Sem #1
by Scimat
Title
Corn Fibers, Sem #1
Artist
Scimat
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Color-enhanced scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of corn fibers. The manufacture of corn fibers starts with the fermentation, distillation and polymerization of a simple plant sugar, corn glucose. The fermentation products are transformed into a high-performance polymer called polylactide, which is then spun or otherwise processed into corn fiber for use in a wide range of textiles. The fibers may be recycled or composted. Image width 128 micrometers. Magnification 780x if the image is printed 10 cm wide.
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April 13th, 2016
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