The current gummy book binders for paperbacks and hardcovers make it so that a book needs to be held open with both hands. The book is always wanting to close itself.
Also, books take on the shape of a gull wing where the pages curve away from the reader. We are oftentimes reading a continuously curving surface. The eyes need to focus at different depths in a short amount of time.
So, I was wondering if it's possible to make book binders with nanotechnology such that each page can literally be opened at 90 degrees. Instead of one big hinge, if you will, there would be say 150 nano-hinges for a 300 page book.
2007-11-20 00:08:57 · 4 answers · asked by Question Monster 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Not today, but perhaps in the future. Would that be the best use of nanotechnology? Would that even be the best technology to solve the problem? Most bookbinding is determined by cost and durability. Where it adds significant value, bindings like spiral and loose leaf are already used. They also don't fit as well on shelves and take up more space. Some books (like textbooks) designed for heavy use employ more flexible bindings.
2007-11-21 13:07:09 · answer #1 · answered by Frank N 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would not be practical. I wouldn't expect to see that in your lifespan. It is more likely to see computer portable technology improve. You could see a new form of laptop designed specifically for storing and reading text like a book.
2007-11-20 00:24:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would anyone spend that kind of money for such sophisticated technology to hold pieces of paper together?
That is not very cost effective.
2007-11-20 00:45:02 · answer #3 · answered by B. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yep
the whole purpose of nanotechnology is the premise that " anything " can be made using it
all the best
Ian
2007-11-20 00:18:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋