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What if wood became a high-tech material? Researchers have developed a semi-transparent version, combining strength and biodegradability. This innovation could well compete with glass and plastic.

Transparent is not usually one of them, but researchers have now developed a method to make semi-transparent wood a reality, and it could have interesting applications in the future. There is ...

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 The duo’s results were a selection of semi-transparent wood slices that maintained their durability while also remaining flexible. Bringing things ...

Joined by Ridham Raval, an undergraduate student at the university, Baruah transformed pieces of balsa wood into natural, semi-transparent woods by pulling out the lignin and hemicellulose using a ...

Joined by Ridham Raval, an undergraduate student at the university, Baruah transformed pieces of balsa wood into natural, semi-transparent woods by pulling out the lignin and hemicellulose using a ...

The voids in the material were then filled with a mixture of rice extract and egg white before being dried in an oven at 60°C (140°F) to create a semi-transparent plate with a slight brown tint.

This slice of semi-transparent wood is made with natural materials and could be used in applications from wearable sensors to energy-efficient windows. SAN DIEGO, March 26, 2025 — Can you ...

If the wood in your deck is pressure-treated with CCA, the Environmental Protection Agency recommends regularly applying a penetrating coating, such as a semi-transparent or clear stain ...

To achieve deeper penetration and more vibrant hues, like the walnut, teak, and espresso colors on our list, we recommend using an oil-based stain. But to avoid yellowing on lighter-colored floors, ...