What if wood became a high-tech material? Researchers have developed a semi-transparent version, combining strength and ...

By altering its natural structure, wood can become transparent, strong, and biodegradable, offering new possibilities for eco-friendly electronics and construction. Until recently, transparent ...

Baruah, a woodworking hobbyist, recently wondered if his pastime’s principal material could serve as a viable glass replacement. Of course, there’s likely a glaring issue when you try envisioning a ...

Transparent wood, made by stripping organic polymers and replacing them with a mixture of egg whites and rice extract, could be used as windows and smartphone screens ...

Discarded plastics are among the leading contributors to pollution worldwide, but Kennesaw State University researcher Bharat ...

Well, scientists have already proven it can be done. And now they’ve developed a new kind of transparent wood that acts like glass but with surprising advantages. Not only is it strong and ...

Unlike previous transparent “wood” designs that sacrifice some biodegradability for strength by including certain types of plastics, the team said its eco-friendly see-through material is made with ...

Or a house with wooden windows? Probably not — unless you’ve heard of transparent wood. Made by modifying wood’s natural structure, this material has been proposed as a sturdy, eco-friendly plastic ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side The PPG ProLuxe Cetol SRD Semi-Transparent Wood Finish is part of the Wood Stains test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side The Ace Wood Royal Semi-Transparent Deck & Siding is part of the Wood Stains test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests ...

This slice of semi-transparent wood is made with natural materials and could be used in applications from wearable sensors to energy-efficient windows. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not ...