Age 29: Gets his PhD from Cambridge on highly composite numbers.

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"By harnessing the electrostatic nature of the assembly process with the functional properties of the virus, we can create highly ordered composite thin films combining the function of the virus and polymer systems, " Hammond says.

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The Swach's cartridge, a key component of the system, resembles Edison's electric bulb and is made up of a composite of rice-husk ash (a highly porous material derived out of paddy husk) and fine particles of nano-silver, which inhibits bacteria growth.

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No fan of alternative energy, outside of highly environmentally friendly nuclear power, our estimates don't assume much rebound in composite blades for wind energy.

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