Transparent wood, made by stripping organic polymers and replacing them with a mixture of egg whites and rice extract, could ...

Transparent wood, made by modifying wood’s natural structure, has been proposed as a sturdy, eco-friendly plastic alternative ...

While sustainably-grown wood can be an economical and eco-friendly building material, its relatively low tensile strength ...

Researchers at the University of British Columbia leveraged an unusual discovery into ultra-black material made from wood. The deep, dark black is not the result of any sort of dye or surface ...

The term refers to real wood modified into different forms that are stronger and longer-lasting than the raw materials ...

Natural materials, such as wool and wood, come from living things or the ground. Synthetic materials, like plastic, are made from chemicals. Most metals are strong, hard and shiny materials that ...

When it comes to choosing a roof for your home or business, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is the material.