Wood

The new material can be broken down without harming the environment

A fast and energy-efficient manufacturing process results in a strong, non-toxic, and fire-resistant adhesive

In a recent investigation, wood scientists found that bags labeled as "cypress" contain only 50 percent cypress, while other bags contained no cypress at all

There are about 700 million pallets produced and recycled each year in the United States alone

Researchers develop a method to produce pharmaceutically relevant compounds in just two or three steps, with water as the only waste product, using renewable woodchips as starting material

The material can bear heavy loads and is biodegradable, opening the door for its eventual use in eco-friendly buildings

Engineers have built a sheet of nickel with nanoscale pores that make it as strong as titanium but four to five times lighter

Sponges made from wood can selectively absorb oil, and then can be squeezed out and used again

Nature has provided the inspiration for the design and fabrication of high-performance biomimetic engineering materials

By mixing biochar from saw dust with cement, concrete constructions can be made 20 percent stronger and 50 per cent more watertight