2DPA-1 is similar to regular plastic but has polymers. However, they are not like noodles. Instead, they are one-dimensional discs which can be laid flat and linked by an unbreakable hydrocarbon bond. 2DPA-1 is stronger than regular plastic. It has many practical uses, depending on how it was made. You can layer the sheets on top of each others to create a solid, unbreakable plastic. They can also easily be rolled into tubes and mixed together with other plastics. This makes them a two in one barrier that acts like armor. Scientists are now thinking: What if this coating could be used to protect any vehicle with a layer or two paint? No matter what paint type, cars’ surfaces eventually succumb to the elements and rust or rot. They can last much longer if they have 2DPA-1 as a top layer. This is because no gases can break the super-strong seal. 2DPA-1 can be used as a protective shell. Private companies have already licensed it.
Construction is an even more important use. Plastic is bad for the environment and skyscrapers built with unsustainable materials are a waste of money. It would be a waste of time not to use this lightweight, simple-to-make material for more permanent purposes like buildings in major cities. These buildings would last for decades and reduce the carbon footprint, which would be a huge benefit to cities that are experiencing climate change-related disasters.
2DPA-1, though still in its infancy and affecting the environment in a big way, is a positive thing for all living things, on land, below sea level, and in the sky.