Transparent wood promises to be an environmentally friendly substitute for glass or plastic used for making car windshields, see-through packaging and biomedical devices, according to a study.

Transparent wood could soon find uses in super-strong screens for smartphones; in soft, glowing light fixtures; and even as structural features, such as color-changing windows.

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Transparent wood could soon be used in "super-strong screens for smartphones", said Knowable Magazine, as well as "in soft, glowing light fixtures" and even "color-changing windows".

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This slice of semi-transparent wood is made with natural materials and could be used in applications from wearable sensors to energy-efficient windows. Credit: Bharat Baruah.

A field of 600 wooden crosses — representing migrants who died while trying to cross the border in 2024 — were taken up in a border ceremony held this weekend in Eagle Pass, Texas.

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Making sturdy, semi-transparent wood with cheap, natural materials Date: March 26, 2025 Source: American Chemical Society Summary: Can you imagine having a smartphone with a wooden touchscreen?

A field of 600 wooden crosses — representing migrants who died while trying to cross the border in 2024 — were taken up in a border ceremony held this weekend in Eagle Pass, Texas.

Transparent wood, made by modifying wood’s natural structure, has been proposed as a sturdy, eco-friendly plastic alternative. But wood’s biodegradability is often sacrificed in the process.

A field of 600 wooden crosses — representing migrants who died while trying to cross the border in 2024 — were taken up in a border ceremony held this weekend in Eagle Pass, Texas.