Why scientists are making transparent wood
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The material is being exploited for smartphone screens, insulated windows, and more.

Why scientists are making transparent wood / The results are amazing, that a piece of wood can be as strong as glass::The material is being exploited for smartphone screens, insulated windows, and more.

@Kethal@lemmy.world
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Wood is already stronger than glass. If you read the article, what they say make sense, but this title is silly.

@qooqie@lemmy.world
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Also wouldn’t resin filled wood framework have a higher environmental impact compared to glass? I’m not entirely sure either way

@doczombie@lemmy.world
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They note towards the bottom they’ve also developed a sustainable resin in place of PVA.

That title instantly got under my skin for being stupid

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And here I was clicking on the article expecting a revolution in glassware woodware.

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