Soon a condom manufactured with blades of grass

Australian researchers have developed a new material that could be the basis for condoms 30% thinner than those currently in commerce.

Despite the efforts of scientists, the condom has not experienced enormous changes in recent decades reminds Popular Science site. But Australian researchers from the University of Queensland have discovered a material might be able to change that. The specialized site Gizmodo reveals that the team worked on the spinifex grass type which grows in Australia, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

They would make latex condoms as thin as a hair while keeping their flexibility and strength. This result is possible thanks to a process developed to extract nanocellulose, a fibrous compound present in the grass, and the mix of sodium hydroxide. The final product may be combined with other materials such as latex and used to make a condom.
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Researchers tested the physical properties and observed interesting features: a size comparable to that of a human hair, and resistance at the pressure and sometimes greater volume than conventional latex condoms. All they had left just check how this new material reacts when it comes into contact with human fluids as well as the lubricant.
Once testing is complete, scientists hope to successfully market these condoms 30% thinner. Good news for the protection of sexually transmitted infections. Eventually, products like ultrathin gloves that surgeons use their sense of touch during procedures could also emerge.