I just read an article (link below) about a plastic that some man invented that can withstand 10,000+ degrees C temperatures. This was also invented some 20 years ago and has huge implications on a wide range on plastic applications. However if you read the article, the man doesnt just want to sell his invention and let a manufacturer use it as they see fit, he still wants a controlling share of whatever deal is made with his product. A little sad that such an amazing product isnt released into the wild simply because of money. Hell, if i invented it and some company offered me 10% profit share and control of the product i'd be like...mmm...10% of a trillion dollars (which i feel this product would be worth over 10 years) i would definatly jump straight in a sign the deal....and change the world. I'd probably give it away alot cheaper though.
Possible applications could be from thermal barriers for space craft to fire doors in buildings. This stuff can literally take a nuclear blast...pretty impressed.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technolog...the-world.html