Figure 1: Processing approach and mechanical performance of densified wood. The well-aligned cellulose nanofibres dictate the anisotropic mechanical properties of densified wood (Extended Data Fig. 9a ...

Newly fabricated superstrong lumber gives a whole new meaning to “hardwood.” This ultracompact wood, described in the Feb. 8 Nature, is created by boiling a wood block in a water-based solution of ...

Since plastic was invented in the late 19th century, it was beginning to change human lives. The invention of plastic gives us a lightweight, strong and inexpensive material, which greatly facilitated ...

Wood is among the oldest materials used by humans, and is still commonly used for building 1. Its low density has also made it useful for transport applications such as shipbuilding, but this property ...

From providing forensic wooden “fingerprints” to insights on structural engineering, the museum’s collection of rare and wonderful lumber is a prized scientific resource Erin Wunderlich At the ...

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Magnetic wood could be a major plank in the battle against noisy cellphone users. The high-tech material absorbs microwave radio signals, making it impossible to use a mobile phone in any room lined ...