Using simple chemical processes, Hu’s lab partially washes away lignin—the polymer that holds cellulose fibers in wood together—and exploits the natural complexity of wood’s nanostructure. Hu licensed ...

Humans have been building with wood since time immemorial. Although it’s not as sturdy as concrete or steel, it’s more sustainable, and scientists are working on improving its properties so that it ...

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. Researchers are interested in using wood to make ...

Wood is one of the most common materials used for manufacturing and construction. Despite it being a natural resource with potential for reuse and its biodegradable qualities, the wood used in the ...

For centuries, there’s one material that has stood the test of time yet remains timeless in its appearance, quality and versatility: solid wood. From antiquity, when Egyptians crafted furniture from ...

Wood boards may trap and neutralize bacteria better than plastic ones. Cutting boards made of one solid piece of hardwood ...