By bleaching away the pigments in plant cells, Siegfried Fink managed to create transparent wood, and he published his technique in a niche wood technology journal. The 1992 paper remained the ...

Well, scientists have already proven it can be done. And now they’ve developed a new kind of transparent wood that acts like glass but with surprising advantages. Not only is it strong and ...

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 ...

Can't see the wood for the trees? Scientists are increasingly modifying wood to make it transparent, offering a range of environmental benefits for the planet. These advancements "open the door ...

Windows and smartphone screens may one day be constructed from transparent wood laced with egg whites and safely composted at the end of their life. Now Bharat Baruah at Kennesaw State University ...

Scientists worldwide are developing transparent wood based on previous research. Wood nanotechnologist Qilang Fu claims it could be “as strong as glass” while letting light through it.

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