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Transparent Wood Can Store and Release Heat

Transparent Wood Can Store and Release Heat

April 3, 2019

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

'Metallic Wood’ Has Strength of Titanium, Density of Water

'Metallic Wood’ Has Strength of Titanium, Density of Water

January 29, 2019

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

Wood Sponge Soaks Up Oil from Water

Wood Sponge Soaks Up Oil from Water

October 25, 2018

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

Team Develops a Family of Bioinspired Artificial Woods from Traditional Resins

Team Develops a Family of Bioinspired Artificial Woods from Traditional Resins

August 13, 2018

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

Novel Technique Strengthens Building Structures Using Wood Waste

Novel Technique Strengthens Building Structures Using Wood Waste

April 12, 2018

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

Wood Fuels Key to Easing Food Insecurity Situation in Sub-Saharan Africa

Wood Fuels Key to Easing Food Insecurity Situation in Sub-Saharan Africa

February 27, 2018

Researcher says inadequate sources of cooking energy contribute to food insecurity, particularly for very low income, fo...

Super Wood Could Replace Steel

Super Wood Could Replace Steel

February 8, 2018

New process could make wood as strong as titanium alloys but lighter and cheaper

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