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

Made by modifying wood's natural structure, this material has been proposed as a sturdy, eco-friendly plastic alternative. But wood's biodegradability is often sacrificed in the process. Researchers ...

And with the resin added, transparent wood outperforms plastic and glass: In tests measuring how easily materials fracture or break under pressure, transparent wood came out around three times ...

Technology Why scientists are making transparent wood Stronger than plastic and tougher than glass, the resin-filled material is being exploited for smartphone screens, insulated windows and more.

Transparent wood could soon make its way into touch screens, skyscraper windows, and car dashboards.

Transparent wood promises to be an environmentally friendly substitute for glass or plastic used for making car windshields, see-through packaging and biomedical devices, according to a study.

Researchers have developed a type of transparent wood that they claim could offer a sustainable and environmentally-friendly alternative to plastic. A team from the Institute of Wood Science and ...

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

Transparent wood could soon find uses in super-strong screens for smartphones; in soft, glowing light fixtures; and even as structural features, such as color-changing windows. Advertisement ...