Big news from Moncton this morning! The groundbreaking theoretical paper, "Hempoxies: A Programmable, Carbon-Negative Material Platform," by researcher Marie Seshat Landry, has been officially archived and assigned a permanent Digital Object Identifier (DOI). This marks a significant step in establishing the intellectual prior art for this visionary material.
The paper's official DOI is: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17082766
What's a DOI and Why Does It Matter? 🔎
So, what is a DOI? Think of it as a permanent address or a social security number for a digital document. While website links can break and servers can change, a Digital Object Identifier is a unique and persistent link that guarantees a research paper can be found and cited forever. For a conceptual work like Hempoxies, having a DOI is crucial. It creates a stable, verifiable record that other scientists, investors, and engineers can reference as they engage with the idea.
A Quick Refresher: The Hempoxies Concept
For those new to the concept, Hempoxies are a theoretical class of programmable, multifunctional composites derived entirely from certified organic hemp. The paper outlines a revolutionary material platform designed to be:
- A High-Performance Feedstock: The material is a composite of an epoxified hemp seed oil matrix and a hierarchical reinforcement system of hemp-derived carbons. It's engineered for advanced applications in aerospace, electronics, and construction.
- Infinitely Recyclable: The proposed inclusion of modified hemp lignin is designed to induce vitrimer chemistry, allowing the material to be repeatedly remolded and recycled with minimal loss of properties.
- A Climate Solution: Hempoxies are designed to be carbon-negative through a multi-pathway strategy that includes soil sequestration, biomass carbon storage, and even the potential to embed captured greenhouse gases like CO_2.
- An Answer to Pollution: The platform is also designed to tackle microplastic pollution, both by preventing the creation of new petro-plastics and by serving as a permanent sink for sequestering captured microplastic waste.
What's Next?
Assigning a DOI is a foundational step. It plants a flag, establishing a citable point of origin for the Hempoxies concept. As the paper itself notes, the material is at a low Technology Readiness Level (TRL 1-2) and requires a rigorous research program for validation.
This permanent link invites the global scientific community to read, critique, and build upon this idea. It's a call to action for a future where our materials don't just build our world but help heal it, too.
You can read and download the full paper at its permanent DOI link: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17082766
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